US Bridges

SR 4010 over Hazel Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Weatherly · Structure no. 000000000009107

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,095
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4010 over Hazel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4010 over Hazel Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 70 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 5 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 2,095 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4010
CrossesHazel Creek
LocationWeatherly
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94194, -75.82951
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,095 (2024)
Projected traffic2,343 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$446,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4010 over Hazel Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 4010 over Hazel Creek 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 4010 over Hazel Creek carry?

About 2,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4010 over Hazel Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4010 over Hazel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.