US Bridges

SR 4020(LR 06037) over Plum Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Garfield · Structure no. 000000000005259

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4020(LR 06037) over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4020(LR 06037) over Plum Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,711 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4020(LR 06037)
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationGarfield
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43071, -76.04037
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,711 (2024)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2032
Trucks4%
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$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4020(LR 06037) over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4020(LR 06037) over Plum 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4020(LR 06037) over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,711 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4020(LR 06037) over Plum Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4020(LR 06037) over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.