US Bridges

Ramp SR 8042 over Tulpehocken Creek;street

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · City/Borough Line · Structure no. 000000000005518

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp SR 8042 over Tulpehocken Creek;street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp SR 8042 over Tulpehocken Creek;street in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 11,717 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,760 by 2032. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp SR 8042
CrossesTulpehocken Creek;street
LocationCity/Borough Line
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35113, -75.95687
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,717 (2024)
Projected traffic16,760 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp SR 8042 over Tulpehocken Creek;street built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Ramp SR 8042 over Tulpehocken Creek;street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp SR 8042 over Tulpehocken Creek;street carry?

About 11,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp SR 8042 over Tulpehocken Creek;street?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp SR 8042 over Tulpehocken Creek;street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.