US Bridges

SR 4008 E-Town RD over Pa 283; SR 0300

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · N of Elizabethtown Boro · Structure no. 000000000021691

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,841
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 E-Town RD over Pa 283; SR 0300 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4008 E-Town RD over Pa 283; SR 0300 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,841 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,581 by 2032. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4008 E-Town RD
CrossesPa 283; SR 0300
LocationN of Elizabethtown Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16286, -76.58137
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,841 (2024)
Projected traffic6,581 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$635,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4008 E-Town RD over Pa 283; SR 0300 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4008 E-Town RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4008 E-Town RD over Pa 283; SR 0300 carry?

About 6,841 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 E-Town RD over Pa 283; SR 0300?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 E-Town RD over Pa 283; SR 0300?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.