US Bridges

SR 4003(LR 06001) over Crosskill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Meckville · Structure no. 000000000005225

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
584
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003(LR 06001) over Crosskill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4003(LR 06001) over Crosskill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4003(LR 06001)
CrossesCrosskill Creek
LocationMeckville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47142, -76.38143
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2024)
Projected traffic604 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4003(LR 06001) over Crosskill Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4003(LR 06001) over Crosskill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4003(LR 06001) over Crosskill Creek carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003(LR 06001) over Crosskill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003(LR 06001) over Crosskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.