US Bridges

SR 1021(LR 06203) over Mill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Eagle Point · Structure no. 000000000004993

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,765
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021(LR 06203) over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1021(LR 06203) over Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,765 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,299 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1021(LR 06203)
CrossesMill Creek
LocationEagle Point
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54643, -75.76015
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,765 (2024)
Projected traffic2,299 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1021(LR 06203) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1021(LR 06203) over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1021(LR 06203) over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1021(LR 06203) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021(LR 06203) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.