Second Street over Mill Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · Bet Pine and State Sts · Structure no. 000000000005493
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 687
- 1985 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Second Street over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Second Street over Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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.
It carries about 687 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Second Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Second Street over Mill 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Second Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 687 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Second Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Second Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.