US Bridges

Constitution Drive over Trib to Christman Lake

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · West of Christman Lake · Structure no. 000000000047825

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Drive over Trib to Christman Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Constitution Drive over Trib to Christman Lake in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2014. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Drive
CrossesTrib to Christman Lake
LocationWest of Christman Lake
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54254, -75.91777
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic500 by 2014
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Constitution Drive over Trib to Christman Lake built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Drive over Trib to Christman Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Constitution Drive over Trib to Christman Lake carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Constitution Drive over Trib to Christman Lake?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Constitution Drive over Trib to Christman Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.