US Bridges

Lr 197 & Appl 5722 over Antietam Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Stony Creek Mills · Structure no. 000000000069163

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,672
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lr 197 & Appl 5722 over Antietam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lr 197 & Appl 5722 over Antietam Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 5,672 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,955 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLr 197 & Appl 5722
CrossesAntietam Creek
LocationStony Creek Mills
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.34979, -75.86974
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,672 (2024)
Projected traffic5,955 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lr 197 & Appl 5722 over Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lr 197 & Appl 5722 over Antietam 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lr 197 & Appl 5722 over Antietam Creek carry?

About 5,672 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lr 197 & Appl 5722 over Antietam Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 197 & Appl 5722 over Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.