US Bridges

SR 4009 over Eliminated RR Tracks

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Dillerville · Structure no. 000000000021699

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,883
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 4009 over Eliminated RR Tracks is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4009 over Eliminated RR Tracks in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 16,883 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,896 by 2032. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4009
CrossesEliminated RR Tracks
LocationDillerville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.0556, -76.3224
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,883 (2024)
Projected traffic21,896 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4009 over Eliminated RR Tracks built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4009 over Eliminated RR Tracks in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4009 over Eliminated RR Tracks carry?

About 16,883 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 over Eliminated RR Tracks?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 over Eliminated RR Tracks?

It is owned by the Railroad.