US Bridges

Tuckerton RD over Rdg Bl Mt & Northern RR

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Tuckerton RD · Structure no. 000000000042273

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Tuckerton RD over Rdg Bl Mt & Northern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tuckerton RD over Rdg Bl Mt & Northern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTuckerton RD
CrossesRdg Bl Mt & Northern RR
LocationTuckerton RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.4032, -75.9431
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuckerton RD over Rdg Bl Mt & Northern RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuckerton RD over Rdg Bl Mt & Northern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Tuckerton RD over Rdg Bl Mt & Northern RR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tuckerton RD over Rdg Bl Mt & Northern RR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Tuckerton RD over Rdg Bl Mt & Northern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.