Gristmill Road over Ironstone Creek

Poor Condition126 years old200 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
LocationDouglass Park/rr Trestle
CarriesGristmill Road
CrossesIronstone Creek
Coordinates40.29242, -75.68114

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Max Span23.0 ft (7 m)
Deck Width16.1 ft (4.9 m)
Deck Area76.0 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 2002)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic200 (2009)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000005349

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