US Bridges

SR 1022 (lr 06140) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Huff Church · Structure no. 000000000004999

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,224
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1022 (lr 06140) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1022 (lr 06140) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 3,224 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,810 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1022 (lr 06140)
CrossesW.Branch Perkiomen Creek
LocationHuff Church
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44708, -75.62126
Functional classRural Minor 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,224 (2023)
Projected traffic2,810 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1022 (lr 06140) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1022 (lr 06140) over W.Branch Perkiomen 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1022 (lr 06140) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 3,224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1022 (lr 06140) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1022 (lr 06140) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.