BOWERS ROAD
Carrying BOWERS ROAD over MAIDEN CREEK
NE OF BERKLEY, Berks, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BOWERS ROAD
The BOWERS ROAD bridge in Berks, Pennsylvania carries BOWERS ROAD over MAIDEN CREEK. It was built in 1883, making it 143 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1942, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 61.6 meters (202 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 868 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BOWERS ROAD compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1883
- Last Reconstructed
- 1942
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 61.6 m (202 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.6 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 868 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000005423
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
BOWERS ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BOWERS ROAD against other structures in Berks and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BOWERS ROAD?
BOWERS ROAD in Berks, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BOWERS ROAD inspected?
BOWERS ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 868 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOWERS ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BOWERS ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BOWERS ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining BOWERS ROAD?
BOWERS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BOWERS ROAD and does age affect safety?
BOWERS ROAD was built in 1883, making it 143 years old and last reconstructed in 1942.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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