US Bridges

SR 1029(LR 06141) over Sacony Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Main Street-Kutztown · Structure no. 000000000005021

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,077
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1029(LR 06141) over Sacony Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 1029(LR 06141) over Sacony Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 7,077 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,909 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1029(LR 06141)
CrossesSacony Creek
LocationMain Street-Kutztown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51948, -75.77591
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,077 (2023)
Projected traffic12,909 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1029(LR 06141) over Sacony Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1029(LR 06141) over Sacony 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1029(LR 06141) over Sacony Creek carry?

About 7,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1029(LR 06141) over Sacony Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1029(LR 06141) over Sacony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.