US Bridges

Pa 100 (lr 06026) over W.Br.Perkiomen Ck

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mi.N. of Passmore · Structure no. 000000000048665

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,347
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 100 (lr 06026) over W.Br.Perkiomen Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 100 (lr 06026) over W.Br.Perkiomen Ck in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,347 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,878 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 100 (lr 06026)
CrossesW.Br.Perkiomen Ck
Location0.4 Mi.N. of Passmore
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates40.38815, -75.59888
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,347 (2024)
Projected traffic22,878 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 100 (lr 06026) over W.Br.Perkiomen Ck built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 100 (lr 06026) over W.Br.Perkiomen Ck 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 100 (lr 06026) over W.Br.Perkiomen Ck carry?

About 16,347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 100 (lr 06026) over W.Br.Perkiomen Ck?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 100 (lr 06026) over W.Br.Perkiomen Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.