US Bridges

SR 4011(LR 06017) over Northkill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Shartlesville Road · Structure no. 000000000005237

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,887
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4011(LR 06017) over Northkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4011(LR 06017) over Northkill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,021 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4011(LR 06017)
CrossesNorthkill Creek
LocationShartlesville Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45475, -76.11667
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,887 (2024)
Projected traffic2,021 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4011(LR 06017) over Northkill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4011(LR 06017) over Northkill 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4011(LR 06017) over Northkill Creek carry?

About 1,887 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4011(LR 06017) over Northkill Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4011(LR 06017) over Northkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.