US 209 over Reading/Northern RR
GoodSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi. W. of Pottsivill · Structure no. 000000000054922
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,998
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 209 over Reading/Northern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 209 over Reading/Northern RR in Schuylkill 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 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 17,998 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,938 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 209 over Reading/Northern RR built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 209 over Reading/Northern RR 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 209 over Reading/Northern RR carry?
About 17,998 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 209 over Reading/Northern RR?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US 209 over Reading/Northern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.