Bowers Road over Sacony Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · Village of Bowers · Structure no. 000000000005398
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1979 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowers Road over Sacony Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bowers Road over Sacony Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2005. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Bowers Road over Sacony Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowers 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Bowers Road over Sacony Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bowers Road over Sacony Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bowers Road over Sacony Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.