US Bridges

SR 4012 (lr 06162) over Mill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Host Church Road · Structure no. 000000000005245

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
482
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 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 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
Coordinates40.4211, -76.18345
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2023)
Projected traffic577 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4012 (lr 06162) over Mill Creek carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.