Donat Road Bridge over Stony Run Creek
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announces a Plans Display for a project to replace the State Route 1015/Donat Road over Stony Run Creek in Albany Township, Berks County.
The existing structure is a two-span concrete encased rolled steel I-beam superstructure with a concrete deck, supported by reinforced concrete abutments with flared wingwalls and a reinforced concrete wall pier. The single lane bridge was constructed in 1924 and carries two-way traffic.
The existing structure is proposed to be replaced with a single-span prestressed concrete spread box beam with a reinforced concrete deck slab. The project will also include the replacement of approach guide rail, approach roadway, and signing and pavement markings that are impacted by construction.
The construction of the bridge will be performed using a full detour. A detour map has been provided, which shows a proposed detour which utilizes Stony Run Road and Nursery Road. Access to driveways within the project limits will be maintained during construction. A temporary access road/causeway crossing Stony Run will be provided to the west (downstream) of the bridge to accommodate farm equipment that needs access to both sides of the stream during construction. There are no existing pedestrian or bicycle facilities on or near the project bridge.
Donat Road currently has an average daily traffic volume of 89 vehicles.
The project is anticipated to be constructed during the summer and fall of 2026. All schedules are subject to change.
The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding any questions or concerns with the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project's potential effect upon cultural resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, please contact David Molinaro, P.E., Consultant Project Manager, at 570-235-2961 or email at c-dmolinar@pa.gov.
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891 or 800-468-4201.
For more information on projects occurring or being bid this year, those made possible by or accelerated by the state transportation funding plan (Act 89), or those on the department's Four and Twelve Year Plans, visit www.projects.penndot.gov.