US Bridges

SR 3004(LR 06029) over Tulpehocken Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Charming Forge · Structure no. 000000000005140

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004(LR 06029) over Tulpehocken Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3004(LR 06029) over Tulpehocken 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3004(LR 06029)
CrossesTulpehocken Creek
LocationCharming Forge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39069, -76.17182
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2024)
Projected traffic365 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3004(LR 06029) over Tulpehocken Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 3004(LR 06029) over Tulpehocken 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3004(LR 06029) over Tulpehocken Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3004(LR 06029) over Tulpehocken Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3004(LR 06029) over Tulpehocken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.