SR 4008 over Ackerly Creek
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Glenburn Twp JCT TR 6 · Structure no. 000000000020799
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 248
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4008 over Ackerly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4008 over Ackerly Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 248 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4008 over Ackerly Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4008 over Ackerly 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does SR 4008 over Ackerly Creek carry?
About 248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 4008 over Ackerly Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4008 over Ackerly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.