Bastian Road over Sacony Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Near Bowers · Structure no. 000000000047956
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bastian Road over Sacony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bastian Road over Sacony Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2023. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bastian Road over Sacony Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bastian 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Bastian Road over Sacony Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bastian Road over Sacony Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bastian Road over Sacony Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.