Gun Club Road over Trib. to Mill Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBerks County, Pennsylvania · At Rte. 737 Intersection · Structure no. 000000000047955
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gun Club Road over Trib. to Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gun Club Road over Trib. to Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2023. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Gun Club Road over Trib. to Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gun Club Road over Trib. to 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Gun Club Road over Trib. to Mill Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gun Club Road over Trib. to Mill Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Gun Club Road over Trib. to Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.