US Bridges

SR 737 (lr 06134) over Maiden Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Kempton · Structure no. 000000000004942

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,078
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 737 (lr 06134) over Maiden Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 737 (lr 06134) over Maiden Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 737 (lr 06134)
CrossesMaiden Creek
LocationKempton
RouteState Highway 737
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62447, -75.85548
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2024)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 737 (lr 06134) over Maiden Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 737 (lr 06134) over Maiden 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 737 (lr 06134) over Maiden Creek carry?

About 1,078 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 737 (lr 06134) over Maiden Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 737 (lr 06134) over Maiden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.