US Bridges

SR 4008 E-Town RD over Shells Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.N.W. Milton Grove · Structure no. 000000000021692

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,167
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 E-Town RD over Shells Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4008 E-Town RD over Shells Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,277 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4008 E-Town RD
CrossesShells Run
Location1.5 Mi.N.W. Milton Grove
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18127, -76.52911
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,167 (2024)
Projected traffic3,277 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 4008 E-Town RD over Shells Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4008 E-Town RD over Shells Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4008 E-Town RD over Shells Run carry?

About 3,167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 E-Town RD over Shells Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 E-Town RD over Shells Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.