US Bridges

Easter Road over Irish Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile West of Mohrsville · Structure no. 000000000041224

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easter Road over Irish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Easter Road over Irish Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2020. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEaster Road
CrossesIrish Creek
Location1 Mile West of Mohrsville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47547, -75.99017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2020
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Easter Road over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easter Road over Irish 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Easter Road over Irish Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Easter Road over Irish Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Easter Road over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.