US Bridges

SR 1010(LR 06117) over Willow Creek

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · W.Main St. Fleetwood · Structure no. 000000000004965

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1010(LR 06117) over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 1010(LR 06117) over Willow Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,268 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,176 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1010(LR 06117)
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationW.Main St. Fleetwood
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45237, -75.82393
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,268 (2024)
Projected traffic19,176 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1010(LR 06117) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1010(LR 06117) over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1010(LR 06117) over Willow Creek carry?

About 11,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1010(LR 06117) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1010(LR 06117) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.