US Bridges

SR 4003 over Dunkard Br Wheeling Ck

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Richhill Township · Structure no. 000000000018431

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 over Dunkard Br Wheeling Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4003 over Dunkard Br Wheeling Ck in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4003
CrossesDunkard Br Wheeling Ck
LocationRichhill Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91974, -80.49409
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2023)
Projected traffic89 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4003 over Dunkard Br Wheeling Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4003 over Dunkard Br Wheeling Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4003 over Dunkard Br Wheeling Ck carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 over Dunkard Br Wheeling Ck?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 over Dunkard Br Wheeling Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.