US Bridges

SR 4049 (5th St) over SR 78 (lr 285)

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · N 5th ST Hamburg · Structure no. 000000000044360

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,114
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4049 (5th St) over SR 78 (lr 285) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4049 (5th St) over SR 78 (lr 285) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,114 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4049 (5th St)
CrossesSR 78 (lr 285)
LocationN 5th ST Hamburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56333, -75.98109
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,114 (2023)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4049 (5th St) over SR 78 (lr 285) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4049 (5th St) over SR 78 (lr 285) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4049 (5th St) over SR 78 (lr 285) carry?

About 1,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4049 (5th St) over SR 78 (lr 285)?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4049 (5th St) over SR 78 (lr 285)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.