US Bridges

SR 1018(LR06132SP) over Maiden Creek

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Stony Run Valley Road · Structure no. 000000000004984

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1018(LR06132SP) over Maiden Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1018(LR06132SP) over Maiden Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 93 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 1018(LR06132SP)
CrossesMaiden Creek
LocationStony Run Valley Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.62046, -75.86737
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic481 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1018(LR06132SP) over Maiden Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SR 1018(LR06132SP) over Maiden 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1018(LR06132SP) over Maiden Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1018(LR06132SP) over Maiden Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1018(LR06132SP) over Maiden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.