Mill Road over Conestoga Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Hartz Mill Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005342
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,149
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Road over Conestoga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Road over Conestoga Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 69 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 3,149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Road over Conestoga Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Mill Road over Conestoga 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 Mill Road over Conestoga Creek carry?
About 3,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mill Road over Conestoga Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Road over Conestoga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.