US Bridges

County Line Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. of Bally · Structure no. 000000000057277

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,989
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Line Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,989 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,734 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesW. Br. Perkiomen Creek
Location1 Mi. S. of Bally
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38553, -75.58786
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,989 (2022)
Projected traffic3,734 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Line Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek built?

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

What condition is County Line Road over W. Br. Perkiomen 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Line Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 1,989 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.