US Bridges

SR 4008 Center Rd. over Doubling Gap Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mi.N.Of Newville · Structure no. 000000000013963

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 Center Rd. over Doubling Gap Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4008 Center Rd. over Doubling Gap Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4008 Center Rd.
CrossesDoubling Gap Creek
Location0.3 Mi.N.Of Newville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19905, -77.41726
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2024)
Projected traffic1,938 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$701,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4008 Center Rd. over Doubling Gap Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4008 Center Rd. over Doubling Gap 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4008 Center Rd. over Doubling Gap Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 Center Rd. over Doubling Gap Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 Center Rd. over Doubling Gap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.