Kricks Mill RD over Tulpehocken Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.S.W.Of Bernville · Structure no. 000000000005374
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kricks Mill RD over Tulpehocken Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kricks Mill RD over Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 125 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kricks Mill RD over Tulpehocken Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Kricks Mill RD over Tulpehocken Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Kricks Mill RD over Tulpehocken Creek carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Kricks Mill RD over Tulpehocken Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Kricks Mill RD over Tulpehocken Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.