Hex Highway over Mill Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 Mi. West of Jalappa · Structure no. 000000000005465
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,284
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hex Highway over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hex Highway over Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,284 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2019. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Hex Highway over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hex Highway 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Hex Highway over Mill Creek carry?
About 2,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hex Highway over Mill Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Hex Highway over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.