US Bridges

SR 4008 E.Town Rd. over Brubaker Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S. of Mastersonville · Structure no. 000000000021694

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 E.Town Rd. over Brubaker Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4008 E.Town Rd. over Brubaker Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,987 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4008 E.Town Rd.
CrossesBrubaker Run
Location1 Mi.S. of Mastersonville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18177, -76.49268
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2024)
Projected traffic1,987 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Brubaker Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4008 E.Town Rd. over Brubaker 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4008 E.Town Rd. over Brubaker Run carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 E.Town Rd. over Brubaker Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 E.Town Rd. over Brubaker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.