US Bridges

Cornerstone Drive over Trib. to Willow Creek

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · East of Maiden Creek · Structure no. 000000000047970

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornerstone Drive over Trib. to Willow Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Cornerstone Drive over Trib. to Willow Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2023. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCornerstone Drive
CrossesTrib. to Willow Creek
LocationEast of Maiden Creek
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.44766, -75.88479
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic175 by 2023
Trucks1%
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 Cornerstone Drive over Trib. to Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornerstone Drive over Trib. to Willow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cornerstone Drive over Trib. to Willow Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cornerstone Drive over Trib. to Willow Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Cornerstone Drive over Trib. to Willow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.