US Bridges

SR 4028(LR06032SP) over Mill Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · St.Michaels Road · Structure no. 000000000005270

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,847
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4028(LR06032SP) over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4028(LR06032SP) over Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,847 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 4028(LR06032SP)
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSt.Michaels Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.52589, -76.03964
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,847 (2016)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2032
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$386,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4028(LR06032SP) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4028(LR06032SP) over Mill 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 4028(LR06032SP) over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,847 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4028(LR06032SP) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4028(LR06032SP) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.