Mill Hill Road over Mill Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · East of Shartlesville · Structure no. 000000000047959
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Hill Road over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mill Hill Road over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2023. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Hill Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Hill Road 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Mill Hill Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mill Hill Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Hill Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.