Normal Avenue over Sacony Creek
GoodBerks County, Pennsylvania · Borough of Kutztown · Structure no. 000000000005494
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,123
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Normal Avenue over Sacony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Normal Avenue over Sacony Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,123 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,321 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Normal Avenue over Sacony Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Normal Avenue over Sacony Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Normal Avenue over Sacony Creek carry?
About 3,123 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Normal Avenue over Sacony Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Normal Avenue over Sacony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.