US Bridges

LR06044&LR06196 over SR 78(LR 285SP)STREAM

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Donat Rd.Over I-78 · Structure no. 000000000047914

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LR06044&LR06196 over SR 78(LR 285SP)STREAM is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LR06044&LR06196 over SR 78(LR 285SP)STREAM in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,856 by 2032. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLR06044&LR06196
CrossesSR 78(LR 285SP)STREAM
LocationDonat Rd.Over I-78
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57741, -75.85651
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,856 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LR06044&LR06196 over SR 78(LR 285SP)STREAM built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LR06044&LR06196 over SR 78(LR 285SP)STREAM 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LR06044&LR06196 over SR 78(LR 285SP)STREAM carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is LR06044&LR06196 over SR 78(LR 285SP)STREAM?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LR06044&LR06196 over SR 78(LR 285SP)STREAM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.