US Bridges

PA625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.So.Of Kenhorst · Structure no. 000000000047440

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,378
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PA625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,378 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,834 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPA625 (lr 518)
CrossesAngelica Creek
Location2 Mi.So.Of Kenhorst
RouteState Highway 625
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27703, -75.94631
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,378 (2023)
Projected traffic5,834 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 PA625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is PA625 (lr 518) over Angelica 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 2022.

How much traffic does PA625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek carry?

About 3,378 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PA625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns PA625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.