US Bridges

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

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Forgedale Road Barto · Structure no. 000000000005025

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1030 (lr 06095) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 1030 (lr 06095) over W.Branch Perkiomen Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 98 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 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 Road Barto
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39578, -75.60997
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

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 June 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.