US Bridges

Windsor Castle RD over Windsor Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.South of Hamburg · Structure no. 000000000054093

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
772
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windsor Castle RD over Windsor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Windsor Castle RD over Windsor 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWindsor Castle RD
CrossesWindsor Creek
Location.5 Mi.South of Hamburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54957, -75.96251
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2023)
Projected traffic815 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windsor Castle RD over Windsor Creek built?

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

What condition is Windsor Castle RD over Windsor 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Windsor Castle RD over Windsor Creek carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Windsor Castle RD over Windsor Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Windsor Castle RD over Windsor Creek?

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