US Bridges

SR 4003 over Over Hemlock Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI W of Bloosmburg · Structure no. 000000000041319

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,004
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 over Over Hemlock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4003 over Over Hemlock Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,324 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4003
CrossesOver Hemlock Creek
Location3 MI W of Bloosmburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.00485, -76.49404
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,004 (2023)
Projected traffic1,324 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 4003 over Over Hemlock Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4003 over Over Hemlock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4003 over Over Hemlock Creek carry?

About 1,004 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 over Over Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 over Over Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.