US Bridges

School Street over Sixpenny Creek

FairPosted for load

Berks County, Pennsylvania · N. of SR 724 Nr.Monocacy · Structure no. 000000000005471

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Street over Sixpenny Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying School Street over Sixpenny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2019. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchool Street
CrossesSixpenny Creek
LocationN. of SR 724 Nr.Monocacy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25739, -75.77023
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2009)
Projected traffic245 by 2019
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School Street over Sixpenny Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is School Street over Sixpenny 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does School Street over Sixpenny Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is School Street over Sixpenny Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns School Street over Sixpenny Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.