US Bridges

SR 562 (LR916) over Antietam Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · St.Lawrence Ave.Antietam · Structure no. 000000000046769

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,361
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 562 (LR916) over Antietam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 562 (LR916) over Antietam Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,361 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,587 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 562 (LR916)
CrossesAntietam Creek
LocationSt.Lawrence Ave.Antietam
RouteState Highway 562
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32886, -75.87319
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,361 (2024)
Projected traffic10,587 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 562 (LR916) over Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 562 (LR916) over Antietam Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 562 (LR916) over Antietam Creek carry?

About 6,361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 562 (LR916) over Antietam Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 562 (LR916) over Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.