US Bridges

SR 2020 (lr 916) over Monocacy Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Limekiln-Oley Tpk.Rd. · Structure no. 000000000005057

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,286
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 (lr 916) over Monocacy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2020 (lr 916) over Monocacy Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 2,286 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,678 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2020 (lr 916)
CrossesMonocacy Creek
LocationLimekiln-Oley Tpk.Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34325, -75.80567
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,286 (2024)
Projected traffic2,678 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 (lr 916) over Monocacy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2020 (lr 916) over Monocacy 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2020 (lr 916) over Monocacy Creek carry?

About 2,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 (lr 916) over Monocacy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 (lr 916) over Monocacy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.