US Bridges

SR 4010 Hershey RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Summit Township · Structure no. 000000000016367

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,244
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4010 Hershey RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4010 Hershey RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,244 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,499 by 2032. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4010 Hershey RD
CrossesOver SR 79 Nb/Sb
LocationSummit Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.04537, -80.11584
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,244 (2024)
Projected traffic3,499 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$711,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4010 Hershey RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4010 Hershey RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4010 Hershey RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb carry?

About 3,244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4010 Hershey RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4010 Hershey RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.