US Bridges

SR 4001 Spooky Nok over Pa 283; SR 0300

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.E. of Chickies Ck. · Structure no. 000000000021675

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4001 Spooky Nok over Pa 283; SR 0300 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4001 Spooky Nok over Pa 283; SR 0300 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 9,751 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,782 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4001 Spooky Nok
CrossesPa 283; SR 0300
Location.5 Mi.E. of Chickies Ck.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1058, -76.42887
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,751 (2024)
Projected traffic9,782 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$647,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4001 Spooky Nok over Pa 283; SR 0300 built?

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

What condition is SR 4001 Spooky Nok over Pa 283; SR 0300 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4001 Spooky Nok over Pa 283; SR 0300 carry?

About 9,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4001 Spooky Nok over Pa 283; SR 0300?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4001 Spooky Nok over Pa 283; SR 0300?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.