US Bridges

SR 4015 (lr 06046) over Mill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Village of Berne;berne RD · Structure no. 000000000005250

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
719
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4015 (lr 06046) over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4015 (lr 06046) over Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 719 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4015 (lr 06046)
CrossesMill Creek
LocationVillage of Berne;berne RD
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52325, -76.002
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.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 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 traffic719 (2023)
Projected traffic269 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$257,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4015 (lr 06046) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4015 (lr 06046) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4015 (lr 06046) over Mill Creek carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4015 (lr 06046) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4015 (lr 06046) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.