US Bridges

Wiest School RD over Monocacy Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Bet. Cassel & Heffner LN · Structure no. 000000000047967

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiest School RD over Monocacy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wiest School RD over Monocacy 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2023. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWiest School RD
CrossesMonocacy Creek
LocationBet. Cassel & Heffner LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36851, -75.80942
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wiest School RD over Monocacy Creek built?

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

What condition is Wiest School RD over Monocacy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wiest School RD over Monocacy Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Wiest School RD over Monocacy Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wiest School RD over Monocacy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.