US Bridges

SR 4008 over Quittapahilla Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.N.E. Palmyra · Structure no. 000000000022791

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,159
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 over Quittapahilla Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4008 over Quittapahilla Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 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 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 2,159 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,551 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4008
CrossesQuittapahilla Creek
Location3 Mi.N.E. Palmyra
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34248, -76.56196
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,159 (2024)
Projected traffic2,551 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4008 over Quittapahilla Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 4008 over Quittapahilla Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR 4008 over Quittapahilla Creek carry?

About 2,159 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 over Quittapahilla Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 over Quittapahilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.