US Bridges

Pa 662 (lr 06124) over Maiden Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI E of Shoemakersville · Structure no. 000000000054160

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 662 (lr 06124) over Maiden Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 662 (lr 06124) over Maiden 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 3,520 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,728 by 2037. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 662 (lr 06124)
CrossesMaiden Creek
Location5 MI E of Shoemakersville
RouteState Highway 662
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50085, -75.88671
Functional classRural Major 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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,520 (2024)
Projected traffic5,728 by 2037
Trucks7%
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 Pa 662 (lr 06124) over Maiden Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 662 (lr 06124) over Maiden 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 Pa 662 (lr 06124) over Maiden Creek carry?

About 3,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 662 (lr 06124) over Maiden Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 662 (lr 06124) over Maiden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.