Forester Road over Angelica Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · Nolde Forest Eec · Structure no. 000000000044530
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Forester Road over Angelica Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forester Road over Angelica Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forester Road over Angelica Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Forester Road over Angelica Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Forester Road over Angelica Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Forester Road over Angelica Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Forester Road over Angelica Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.