US Bridges

SR 1026(LR 664) over Bieber Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.So.Of Lobachsville · Structure no. 000000000005013

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
557
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1026(LR 664) over Bieber Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1026(LR 664) over Bieber Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 557 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 1026(LR 664)
CrossesBieber Creek
Location1 Mi.So.Of Lobachsville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.40303, -75.7415
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2024)
Projected traffic786 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1026(LR 664) over Bieber Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 1026(LR 664) over Bieber Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1026(LR 664) over Bieber Creek carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1026(LR 664) over Bieber Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1026(LR 664) over Bieber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.