Scharff Road over Tulpehocken Creek

Poor Condition124 years old280 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
Location2 Mi.w.of Womelsdorf
CarriesScharff Road
CrossesTulpehocken Creek
Coordinates40.37596, -76.23112

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length82.0 ft (25 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width23.0 ft (7 m)
Deck Area175 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1902 (reconstructed 1956)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic280 (2021)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000005396

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