US Bridges

SR 3037(LR 06029) over Mill Race

PoorPosted for load

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Charming Forge · Structure no. 000000000005184

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3037(LR 06029) over Mill Race is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3037(LR 06029) over Mill Race in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 3037(LR 06029)
CrossesMill Race
LocationCharming Forge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.38977, -76.1729
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2024)
Projected traffic209 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3037(LR 06029) over Mill Race built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3037(LR 06029) over Mill Race in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3037(LR 06029) over Mill Race carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3037(LR 06029) over Mill Race?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3037(LR 06029) over Mill Race?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.