US Bridges

SR 0737(LR 06034) over Trib Mill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · @ Wiltrout RD.T-502 · Structure no. 000000000004936

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,642
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0737(LR 06034) over Trib Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0737(LR 06034) over Trib Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5,642 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,008 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0737(LR 06034)
CrossesTrib Mill Creek
Location@ Wiltrout RD.T-502
RouteState Highway 737
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55283, -75.80344
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,642 (2023)
Projected traffic8,008 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0737(LR 06034) over Trib Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0737(LR 06034) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0737(LR 06034) over Trib Mill Creek carry?

About 5,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 0737(LR 06034) 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 SR 0737(LR 06034) over Trib Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.