US Bridges

SR 1022(APPL. 1) over Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Tollgate Road · Structure no. 000000000005002

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,723
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1022(APPL. 1) over Perkiomen Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 1022(APPL. 1) over Perkiomen Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 1,723 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,468 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1022(APPL. 1)
CrossesPerkiomen Creek
LocationTollgate Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42568, -75.56503
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,723 (2024)
Projected traffic2,468 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$453,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1022(APPL. 1) over Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1022(APPL. 1) over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1022(APPL. 1) over Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 1,723 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1022(APPL. 1) over Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1022(APPL. 1) over Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.