US Bridges

SR 4012 (lr 06162) over Mill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Host Church Road · Structure no. 000000000005244

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
486
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4012 (lr 06162) over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4012 (lr 06162) over Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 87 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 486 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4012 (lr 06162)
CrossesMill Creek
LocationHost Church Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41858, -76.20487
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2023)
Projected traffic596 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4012 (lr 06162) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 4012 (lr 06162) over Mill 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 4012 (lr 06162) over Mill Creek carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 4012 (lr 06162) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4012 (lr 06162) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.