SR 2069(LR 284) over Br. of Perkiomen Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · Barto Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005130
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,255
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2069(LR 284) over Br. of Perkiomen Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2069(LR 284) over Br. of Perkiomen Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,823 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2069(LR 284) over Br. of Perkiomen Creek built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2069(LR 284) over Br. of Perkiomen 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SR 2069(LR 284) over Br. of Perkiomen Creek carry?
About 1,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 2069(LR 284) over Br. of Perkiomen Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2069(LR 284) over Br. of Perkiomen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.