US Bridges

Evergreen Road over Allegheny Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 125 Ft. E of Rte. 568 · Structure no. 000000000049101

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen Road over Allegheny Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Evergreen Road over Allegheny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2005. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEvergreen Road
CrossesAllegheny Creek
Location125 Ft. E of Rte. 568
RouteCity Street 0T344
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26651, -75.89631
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1985)
Projected traffic70 by 2005
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Evergreen Road over Allegheny Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evergreen Road over Allegheny Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Evergreen Road over Allegheny Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is Evergreen Road over Allegheny Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen Road over Allegheny Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.