I-78 (lr 141) over Trib.Mill Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.E.Of Shartlesville · Structure no. 000000000004653
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,446
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 (lr 141) over Trib.Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-78 (lr 141) over Trib.Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 32,446 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,209 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 I-78 (lr 141) over Trib.Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-78 (lr 141) over Trib.Mill 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I-78 (lr 141) over Trib.Mill Creek carry?
About 32,446 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is I-78 (lr 141) over Trib.Mill Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns I-78 (lr 141) over Trib.Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.