Dutch Mill RD over Sacony Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. NW of Kutztown · Structure no. 000000000005366
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dutch Mill RD over Sacony Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Dutch Mill RD over Sacony Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dutch Mill RD over Sacony Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Dutch Mill RD over Sacony 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Dutch Mill RD over Sacony Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dutch Mill RD over Sacony Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Dutch Mill RD over Sacony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.