US Bridges

SR 4028(LR06032SP) over Trib.To Mill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Hex HWY near Willow Road · Structure no. 000000000005272

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,704
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4028(LR06032SP) over Trib.To Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4028(LR06032SP) over Trib.To Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,704 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4028(LR06032SP)
CrossesTrib.To Mill Creek
LocationHex HWY near Willow Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53288, -76.02733
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,704 (2024)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4028(LR06032SP) over Trib.To 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4028(LR06032SP) over Trib.To Mill Creek carry?

About 3,704 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4028(LR06032SP) over Trib.To Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.