US Bridges

SR 4044 (lr 06127) over Trib.To Maiden Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Mountain Rd.& T-766 · Structure no. 000000000005285

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
745
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4044 (lr 06127) over Trib.To Maiden Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 4044 (lr 06127) over Trib.To Maiden Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 87 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4044 (lr 06127)
CrossesTrib.To Maiden Creek
LocationMountain Rd.& T-766
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5852, -75.89734
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2024)
Projected traffic899 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4044 (lr 06127) over Trib.To Maiden Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 4044 (lr 06127) over Trib.To Maiden 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 4044 (lr 06127) over Trib.To Maiden Creek carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4044 (lr 06127) over Trib.To Maiden Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4044 (lr 06127) over Trib.To Maiden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.