US Bridges

SR 737(LR 06134) over Stony Run

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.N.Of Krumsville · Structure no. 000000000004941

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,458
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 737(LR 06134) over Stony Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 737(LR 06134) over Stony Run in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,458 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,998 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 737(LR 06134)
CrossesStony Run
Location2 Mi.N.Of Krumsville
RouteState Highway 737
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60905, -75.81175
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,458 (2024)
Projected traffic1,998 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 737(LR 06134) over Stony Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 737(LR 06134) over Stony Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 737(LR 06134) over Stony Run carry?

About 1,458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 737(LR 06134) over Stony Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 737(LR 06134) over Stony Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.