Cheese Lane over No. Branch Mill Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · East of Jalappa · Structure no. 000000000005461
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cheese Lane over No. Branch Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cheese Lane over No. Branch Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2023. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cheese Lane over No. Branch Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cheese Lane over No. Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Cheese Lane over No. Branch Mill Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Cheese Lane over No. Branch Mill Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Cheese Lane over No. Branch Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.