Dreibelbis Mill RD over Trib to Pigeon Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · Intersect of Allendale RD · Structure no. 000000000047827
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dreibelbis Mill RD over Trib to Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dreibelbis Mill RD over Trib to Pigeon Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dreibelbis Mill RD over Trib to Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dreibelbis Mill RD over Trib to Pigeon 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Dreibelbis Mill RD over Trib to Pigeon Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Dreibelbis Mill RD over Trib to Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dreibelbis Mill RD over Trib to Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.