US Bridges

Pa 183 (lr 06016) over Trib Little Northkill CR

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · N.Of SR 4016 · Structure no. 000000000057051

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,432
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 183 (lr 06016) over Trib Little Northkill CR is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 183 (lr 06016) over Trib Little Northkill CR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 11,432 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,038 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa 183 (lr 06016)
CrossesTrib Little Northkill CR
LocationN.Of SR 4016
RouteState Highway 183
Coordinates40.45431, -76.14161
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2021
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,432 (2024)
Projected traffic11,038 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 183 (lr 06016) over Trib Little Northkill CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 183 (lr 06016) over Trib Little Northkill CR 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 2021.

How much traffic does Pa 183 (lr 06016) over Trib Little Northkill CR carry?

About 11,432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 183 (lr 06016) over Trib Little Northkill CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 183 (lr 06016) over Trib Little Northkill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.