SR 1029 (lr 06158) over Little Sacony Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBerks County, Pennsylvania · Smoketown Road · Structure no. 000000000005020
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 226
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1029 (lr 06158) over Little Sacony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1029 (lr 06158) over Little Sacony Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 87 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1029 (lr 06158) over Little Sacony Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SR 1029 (lr 06158) over Little Sacony 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 1029 (lr 06158) over Little Sacony Creek carry?
About 226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 1029 (lr 06158) over Little Sacony Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1029 (lr 06158) over Little Sacony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.