Bear Road over Mill Creek
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · SR 4009 (mill Creek Rd) · Structure no. 000000000068503
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Road over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bear Road over Mill Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2020. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Road over 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bear Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.