Pa 73 (lr 197) over Furnace Creek

Fair Condition76 years old8,798 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
LocationWest Philadelphia AVE
CarriesPa 73 (lr 197)
CrossesFurnace Creek
Coordinates40.38477, -75.77009

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length65.9 ft (20.1 m)
Max Span62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area211.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1950 (reconstructed 2017)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,798 (2024)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004620

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