US Bridges

Cotswold Road over Trib. to Cacoosing Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · North of Sinking Spring · Structure no. 000000000047962

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotswold Road over Trib. to Cacoosing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cotswold Road over Trib. to Cacoosing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2023. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCotswold Road
CrossesTrib. to Cacoosing Creek
LocationNorth of Sinking Spring
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33472, -76.01871
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2023
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Cotswold Road over Trib. to Cacoosing Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotswold Road over Trib. to Cacoosing Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cotswold Road over Trib. to Cacoosing Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cotswold Road over Trib. to Cacoosing Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Cotswold Road over Trib. to Cacoosing Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.