Berks County Bridge Report Card
Berks County scores 39 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County has 667 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 103 rated poor and 118 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 15.4% is above the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 332,453 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Berks County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 39/100 (F). The county has 667 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 103 in poor condition and 118 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 332,453 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 15.4% | 30.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.7% of measured traffic | 4.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 17.7% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 63 years vs 48 nationally | 5.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 5,798,339 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 15.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 17.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 63 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 332,453 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Berks County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pa 724 (lr 147) over Allegheny Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,331 | 1956 |
| SR 0737(lr 06134) over Trib.mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,642 | 1925 |
| Old RTE 22 over Maiden Creek Tributary | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,933 | 1929 |
| SR 4028(lr06032sp) over Trib.to Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,704 | 1932 |
| Lincoln Drive over Little Cacoosing Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,682 | 1942 |
| SR 1022(lr 06140) over Trib.to Willow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,237 | 1934 |
| Old Route 22 over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,733 | 1928 |
| SR 2045(lr 06053) over Trib To Ironstone Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,675 | 1934 |
| SR 568(lr 06084) over Allegheny Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,574 | 1937 |
| SR 2069(lr 284) over Br. Of Perkiomen Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,255 | 1908 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.