Main Street over Hospital Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Wernersville SH Main ST · Structure no. 000000000005514
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Hospital Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Main Street over Hospital Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Hospital Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Hospital Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Hospital Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Hospital Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Hospital Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.