US Bridges

SR 204 over Penns Creek

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · New Berlin Boro · Structure no. 000000000044220

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,939
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 over Penns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 204 over Penns Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,939 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,141 by 2032. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 204
CrossesPenns Creek
LocationNew Berlin Boro
RouteState Highway 204
Coordinates40.87554, -76.98632
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,939 (2023)
Projected traffic6,141 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 204 over Penns Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 204 over Penns 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 204 over Penns Creek carry?

About 4,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 over Penns Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 204 over Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.