US Bridges

SR 1018(LR 06132) over Stony Run

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Stony Run Bridge · Structure no. 000000000004986

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1018(LR 06132) over Stony Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1018(LR 06132) over Stony Run in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1018(LR 06132)
CrossesStony Run
LocationStony Run Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60737, -75.82799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2024)
Projected traffic445 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$422,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1018(LR 06132) over Stony Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1018(LR 06132) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1018(LR 06132) over Stony Run carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1018(LR 06132) over Stony Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1018(LR 06132) over Stony Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.