SR 1013 (lr 53036) over Reading/Northern RR
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mi. S. of Pa 54 · Structure no. 000000000030760
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,711
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1013 (lr 53036) over Reading/Northern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1013 (lr 53036) over Reading/Northern RR in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 113 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,711 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,257 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1013 (lr 53036) over Reading/Northern RR built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR 1013 (lr 53036) over Reading/Northern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does SR 1013 (lr 53036) over Reading/Northern RR carry?
About 1,711 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 1013 (lr 53036) over Reading/Northern RR?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1013 (lr 53036) over Reading/Northern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.