Poplar Neck Road over Schuylkill River

Poor Condition109 years old1,086 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
LocationNW Of Pa 724/i-176 Inter.
CarriesPoplar Neck Road
CrossesSchuylkill River
Coordinates40.30225, -75.90570

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length549.9 ft (167.6 m)
Max Span90.9 ft (27.7 m)
Deck Width27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Area1424.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1917 (reconstructed 1952)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,086 (1985)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000005308

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