US Bridges

Schubert RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI E of Pa 501 · Structure no. 000000000005337

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
1977 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schubert RD over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Schubert RD over Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchubert RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.3 MI E of Pa 501
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.48691, -76.2761
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (1977)
Projected traffic462 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schubert RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schubert RD over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Schubert RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schubert RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Schubert RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.