US Bridges

SR 4022 (lr 06019) over Plum Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Centerport Irish Creek RD · Structure no. 000000000005262

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,018
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4022 (lr 06019) over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4022 (lr 06019) over Plum Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 72 years old, older 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 1,018 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 4022 (lr 06019)
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationCenterport Irish Creek RD
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.48581, -76.00881
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,018 (2024)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4022 (lr 06019) over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 4022 (lr 06019) over Plum 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4022 (lr 06019) over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,018 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4022 (lr 06019) over Plum Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4022 (lr 06019) over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.