Derr Road over Trib Little Northkill Ck
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · West of Rte. 183 · Structure no. 000000000047960
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Derr Road over Trib Little Northkill Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Derr Road over Trib Little Northkill Ck in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2023. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Derr Road over Trib Little Northkill Ck built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Derr Road over Trib Little Northkill Ck 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Derr Road over Trib Little Northkill Ck carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Derr Road over Trib Little Northkill Ck?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Derr Road over Trib Little Northkill Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.