US Bridges

SR 4009 over Eliminated RR Tracks

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Dillerville · Structure no. 000000000021700

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
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 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 16,883 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,896 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4009
CrossesEliminated RR Tracks
LocationDillerville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0563, -76.3221
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$657,000
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 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 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 over Eliminated RR Tracks?

It is owned by the Railroad.