US Bridges

SR 1030 (lr 06095) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Forgedale Rd. · Structure no. 000000000005024

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
476
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1030 (lr 06095) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1030 (lr 06095) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1030 (lr 06095)
CrossesW.Branch Perkiomen Creek
LocationForgedale Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41003, -75.6158
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2024)
Projected traffic898 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1030 (lr 06095) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1030 (lr 06095) 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 1030 (lr 06095) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1030 (lr 06095) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1030 (lr 06095) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.