US Bridges

SR2077 (LR147SP) over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Douglassville · Structure no. 000000000048312

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2077 (LR147SP) over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2077 (LR147SP) over Norfolk Southern RR 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,832 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,111 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR2077 (LR147SP)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationDouglassville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.25429, -75.72417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,832 (2024)
Projected traffic6,111 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2077 (LR147SP) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is SR2077 (LR147SP) over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR2077 (LR147SP) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 4,832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR2077 (LR147SP) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR2077 (LR147SP) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.