US Bridges

Rutter RD (SR4004) over Armstrong Creek

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. W. Enders · Structure no. 000000000053481

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutter RD (SR4004) over Armstrong Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rutter RD (SR4004) over Armstrong Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 422 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRutter RD (SR4004)
CrossesArmstrong Creek
Location2 Mi. W. Enders
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.4805, -76.88234
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2024)
Projected traffic729 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Rutter RD (SR4004) over Armstrong Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutter RD (SR4004) over Armstrong 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 Rutter RD (SR4004) over Armstrong Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rutter RD (SR4004) over Armstrong Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rutter RD (SR4004) over Armstrong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).