US Bridges

SR 4002; Twp RD over Donegal Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Donegal Springs · Structure no. 000000000021677

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,461
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4002; Twp RD over Donegal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4002; Twp RD over Donegal Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,946 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4002; Twp RD
CrossesDonegal Creek
LocationDonegal Springs
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10087, -76.56104
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2024)
Projected traffic1,946 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4002; Twp RD over Donegal Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4002; Twp RD over Donegal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4002; Twp RD over Donegal Creek carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4002; Twp RD over Donegal Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4002; Twp RD over Donegal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.