US Bridges

SR 3063(LR 06022) over Tulpehocken Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Richland RD Stouchburg · Structure no. 000000000052426

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3063(LR 06022) over Tulpehocken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3063(LR 06022) over Tulpehocken 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 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3063(LR 06022)
CrossesTulpehocken Creek
LocationRichland RD Stouchburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37861, -76.23954
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2024)
Projected traffic399 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3063(LR 06022) over Tulpehocken Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 3063(LR 06022) over Tulpehocken 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3063(LR 06022) over Tulpehocken Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3063(LR 06022) over Tulpehocken Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3063(LR 06022) over Tulpehocken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.