US Bridges

SR 1024(LR 06136) over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Berks County, Pennsylvania · "maxatawny Br"long Run RD · Structure no. 000000000005008

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1024(LR 06136) over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 1024(LR 06136) over Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 782 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 1024(LR 06136)
CrossesMill Creek
Location"maxatawny Br"long Run RD
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.5594, -75.7485
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.
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 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2023)
Projected traffic1,097 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1024(LR 06136) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1024(LR 06136) 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 1024(LR 06136) over Mill Creek carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1024(LR 06136) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1024(LR 06136) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.