US Bridges

SR 1015(LR 06196) over Stoney Run

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Donat RD . · Structure no. 000000000004981

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1015(LR 06196) over Stoney Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1015(LR 06196) over Stoney Run in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,856 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1015(LR 06196)
CrossesStoney Run
LocationDonat RD .
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60848, -75.84552
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2024)
Projected traffic2,856 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1015(LR 06196) over Stoney Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1015(LR 06196) over Stoney Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1015(LR 06196) over Stoney Run carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1015(LR 06196) over Stoney Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1015(LR 06196) over Stoney Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.