US Bridges

SR 4017(LR 06036) over Irish Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Dauberville · Structure no. 000000000005256

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4017(LR 06036) over Irish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4017(LR 06036) over Irish Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,153 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,453 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 4017(LR 06036)
CrossesIrish Creek
LocationDauberville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.45686, -75.97872
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,153 (2024)
Projected traffic4,453 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4017(LR 06036) over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4017(LR 06036) over Irish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4017(LR 06036) over Irish Creek carry?

About 3,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4017(LR 06036) over Irish Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4017(LR 06036) over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.