US Bridges

SR 1021(LR 06134) over Sacony Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Near JCT US222 · Structure no. 000000000004991

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,684
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021(LR 06134) over Sacony Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1021(LR 06134) over Sacony Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 6,684 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,440 by 2032. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1021(LR 06134)
CrossesSacony Creek
LocationNear JCT US222
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52283, -75.78173
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,684 (2024)
Projected traffic9,440 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1021(LR 06134) over Sacony Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1021(LR 06134) over Sacony Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1021(LR 06134) over Sacony Creek carry?

About 6,684 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1021(LR 06134) over Sacony Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021(LR 06134) over Sacony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.