US Bridges

Pa 419 (lr 382) over Trib.Mill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · At Stone Road · Structure no. 000000000004815

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,481
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 419 (lr 382) over Trib.Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 419 (lr 382) over Trib.Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 4,481 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,747 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 419 (lr 382)
CrossesTrib.Mill Creek
LocationAt Stone Road
RouteState Highway 419
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41451, -76.20673
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,481 (2024)
Projected traffic4,747 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 419 (lr 382) over Trib.Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 419 (lr 382) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 419 (lr 382) over Trib.Mill Creek carry?

About 4,481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 419 (lr 382) over Trib.Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 419 (lr 382) over Trib.Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.