US Bridges

SR 1022(LR 06140) over Trib.To Willow Creek

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.Ne of Fleetwood · Structure no. 000000000004997

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,237
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1022(LR 06140) over Trib.To Willow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1022(LR 06140) over Trib.To Willow Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,006 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 1022(LR 06140)
CrossesTrib.To Willow Creek
Location.5 Mi.Ne of Fleetwood
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.46339, -75.80139
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,237 (2024)
Projected traffic2,006 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1022(LR 06140) over Trib.To Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1022(LR 06140) over Trib.To 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 1022(LR 06140) over Trib.To Willow Creek carry?

About 2,237 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1022(LR 06140) over Trib.To Willow Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1022(LR 06140) over Trib.To Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.