US Bridges

SR 4008 (lr 06007) over Little Swatara Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi.E.Of PA501 · Structure no. 000000000052738

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,846
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 (lr 06007) over Little Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4008 (lr 06007) over Little Swatara Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,846 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,154 by 2034. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 4008 (lr 06007)
CrossesLittle Swatara Creek
Location0.2 Mi.E.Of PA501
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.45867, -76.28336
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,846 (2024)
Projected traffic4,154 by 2034
Trucks11%
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 (lr 06007) over Little Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4008 (lr 06007) over Little Swatara 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 SR 4008 (lr 06007) over Little Swatara Creek carry?

About 4,846 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 (lr 06007) over Little Swatara Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 (lr 06007) over Little Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.