US Bridges

SR 4002 Luxemburg over Pine Creek

Poor

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Erdman · Structure no. 000000000014576

Built
1860
165 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4002 Luxemburg over Pine Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 4002 Luxemburg over Pine Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1860 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 165 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 4002 Luxemburg
CrossesPine Creek
LocationErdman
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.64315, -76.692
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic276 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4002 Luxemburg over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 4002 Luxemburg over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4002 Luxemburg over Pine Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 4002 Luxemburg over Pine Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4002 Luxemburg over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.