Kutz Mill Road over Sacony Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. NW of Kutztown · Structure no. 000000000005370
- Built
- 1869
- 156 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kutz Mill Road over Sacony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kutz Mill Road over Sacony Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1869 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 156 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kutz Mill Road over Sacony Creek built?
It was built in 1869, making it 156 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Kutz Mill Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Kutz Mill Road over Sacony Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kutz Mill Road over Sacony Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Kutz Mill Road over Sacony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.