Pine Street over Mill Creek
FairClosed to trafficBerks County, Pennsylvania · Between Front and Second · Structure no. 000000000005491
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 626
- 1985 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pine Street over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Street over Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 626 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Pine Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pine Street 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 Pine Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 626 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pine Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Pine Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.