US Bridges

SR 4001 Spookynook over SR 4020; AMTRAK

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · W. of Salunga · Structure no. 000000000021674

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4001 Spookynook over SR 4020; AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4001 Spookynook over SR 4020; AMTRAK in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 7,836 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,165 by 2032. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4001 Spookynook
CrossesSR 4020; AMTRAK
LocationW. of Salunga
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10384, -76.43409
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,836 (2024)
Projected traffic7,165 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$575,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4001 Spookynook over SR 4020; AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4001 Spookynook over SR 4020; AMTRAK 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4001 Spookynook over SR 4020; AMTRAK carry?

About 7,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4001 Spookynook over SR 4020; AMTRAK?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4001 Spookynook over SR 4020; AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.