US Bridges

SR 345 over Schuylkill River

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Birdsboro River Bridge · Structure no. 000000000048677

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
537 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,779
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 345 over Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 345 over Schuylkill River 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 6,779 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,271 by 2032. The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 345
CrossesSchuylkill River
LocationBirdsboro River Bridge
RouteState Highway 345
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26838, -75.80886
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length537 ft (163.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,779 (2023)
Projected traffic8,271 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 345 over Schuylkill River built?

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

What condition is SR 345 over Schuylkill River 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 345 over Schuylkill River carry?

About 6,779 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 345 over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 345 over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.