US Bridges

W.Wyomissing Ave. over Wyomissing Creek

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Berks County, Pennsylvania · W.Wyomissing Ave. · Structure no. 000000000054095

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,461
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Wyomissing Ave. over Wyomissing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W.Wyomissing Ave. over Wyomissing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,436 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW.Wyomissing Ave.
CrossesWyomissing Creek
LocationW.Wyomissing Ave.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.283, -75.99153
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2024)
Projected traffic6,436 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 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 W.Wyomissing Ave. over Wyomissing Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.Wyomissing Ave. over Wyomissing 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 2024.

How much traffic does W.Wyomissing Ave. over Wyomissing Creek carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W.Wyomissing Ave. over Wyomissing Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns W.Wyomissing Ave. over Wyomissing Creek?

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