Deysher Road over Sacony Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · SE of Kutztown · Structure no. 000000000005401
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deysher Road over Sacony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deysher Road over Sacony Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2020. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Deysher Road over Sacony Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Deysher Road over Sacony 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Deysher Road over Sacony Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Deysher Road over Sacony Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Deysher Road over Sacony Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.