US Bridges

SR 4028(LR06046SP) over Schuylkill River

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · West State Street · Structure no. 000000000005275

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,638
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4028(LR06046SP) over Schuylkill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 4028(LR06046SP) over Schuylkill River in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 98 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 6 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 9,638 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,154 by 2032. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4028(LR06046SP)
CrossesSchuylkill River
LocationWest State Street
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55385, -75.99022
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,638 (2024)
Projected traffic12,154 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4028(LR06046SP) over Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 4028(LR06046SP) over Schuylkill River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4028(LR06046SP) over Schuylkill River carry?

About 9,638 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4028(LR06046SP) over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4028(LR06046SP) over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.