US Bridges

Fisher Dam Road over Schuylkill River

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mi. W. of SR 61 · Structure no. 000000000052414

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
703
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Dam Road over Schuylkill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fisher Dam Road over Schuylkill River 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 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 703 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2025. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher Dam Road
CrossesSchuylkill River
Location1.3 Mi. W. of SR 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52214, -75.99789
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2021)
Projected traffic725 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fisher Dam Road over Schuylkill River built?

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

What condition is Fisher Dam Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fisher Dam Road over Schuylkill River carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Dam Road over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Dam Road over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.