US Bridges

SR 737 (lr 06134) over Trib. Mill Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Near PA737 & SR 1015 · Structure no. 000000000046901

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,642
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 737 (lr 06134) over Trib. Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 737 (lr 06134) over Trib. Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,642 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,008 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 737 (lr 06134)
CrossesTrib. Mill Creek
LocationNear PA737 & SR 1015
RouteState Highway 737
Coordinates40.55657, -75.80736
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,642 (2023)
Projected traffic8,008 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 737 (lr 06134) over Trib. Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 737 (lr 06134) over Trib. Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 737 (lr 06134) over Trib. Mill Creek carry?

About 5,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 737 (lr 06134) over Trib. Mill Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 737 (lr 06134) over Trib. Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.