US Bridges

SR 4007 over Swatara Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi.S. of Ono · Structure no. 000000000022790

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,372
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4007 over Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4007 over Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,372 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4007
CrossesSwatara Creek
Location4 Mi.S. of Ono
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36701, -76.5275
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,372 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4007 over Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 4007 over Swatara Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4007 over Swatara Creek carry?

About 2,372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4007 over Swatara Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4007 over Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.