US Bridges

SR 4002(LR 06003) over Trib Little Swatara Ck

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Frystown · Structure no. 000000000005224

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,514
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4002(LR 06003) over Trib Little Swatara Ck is a concrete slab carrying SR 4002(LR 06003) over Trib Little Swatara Ck in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,514 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 4002(LR 06003)
CrossesTrib Little Swatara Ck
LocationFrystown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.44977, -76.33363
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,514 (2023)
Projected traffic2,014 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4002(LR 06003) over Trib Little Swatara Ck built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4002(LR 06003) over Trib Little Swatara Ck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4002(LR 06003) over Trib Little Swatara Ck carry?

About 1,514 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4002(LR 06003) over Trib Little Swatara Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4002(LR 06003) over Trib Little Swatara Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.