US Bridges

Leesport Ave over Willow Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Willow Creek Bridge · Structure no. 000000000054091

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,573
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesport Ave over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Leesport Ave over Willow Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,573 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,527 by 2037. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLeesport Ave
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationWillow Creek Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.42703, -75.93403
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,573 (2024)
Projected traffic6,527 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leesport Ave over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leesport Ave over Willow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Leesport Ave over Willow Creek carry?

About 4,573 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Leesport Ave over Willow Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Leesport Ave over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).