US Bridges

SR 1003 (lr 661) over Schuylkill River

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Leesport Bridge - Wall ST · Structure no. 000000000055743

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,889
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 (lr 661) over Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1003 (lr 661) over Schuylkill River in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 4,889 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,546 by 2036. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1003 (lr 661)
CrossesSchuylkill River
LocationLeesport Bridge - Wall ST
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44549, -75.96846
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,889 (2024)
Projected traffic8,546 by 2036
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1003 (lr 661) over Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1003 (lr 661) over Schuylkill River 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR 1003 (lr 661) over Schuylkill River carry?

About 4,889 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 (lr 661) over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 (lr 661) over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.