US Bridges

SR.4008 over Opossum Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Miles W. Bendersville · Structure no. 000000000044037

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,482
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR.4008 over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR.4008 over Opossum Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR.4008
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location1.5 Miles W. Bendersville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.99411, -77.26803
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,482 (2024)
Projected traffic1,887 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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.4008 over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR.4008 over Opossum 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR.4008 over Opossum Creek carry?

About 1,482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR.4008 over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR.4008 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.