SR 4005(LR 06161) over Meck Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles North of US 22 · Structure no. 000000000005227
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 505
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4005(LR 06161) over Meck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4005(LR 06161) over Meck Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4005(LR 06161) over Meck Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4005(LR 06161) over Meck Creek 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 4005(LR 06161) over Meck Creek carry?
About 505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 4005(LR 06161) over Meck Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4005(LR 06161) over Meck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.