US Bridges

SR4008 over Little Wiconisco Creek

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI NE Millersburg · Structure no. 000000000043527

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4008 over Little Wiconisco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4008 over Little Wiconisco Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR4008
CrossesLittle Wiconisco Creek
Location2.5 MI NE Millersburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.5563, -76.92168
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR4008 over Little Wiconisco Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4008 over Little Wiconisco 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR4008 over Little Wiconisco Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR4008 over Little Wiconisco Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR4008 over Little Wiconisco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.