US Bridges

SR 4009 over Norfolk So.

Poor

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Palmyra Boro · Structure no. 000000000022794

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,114
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4009 over Norfolk So. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4009 over Norfolk So. in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 2,114 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,137 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4009
CrossesNorfolk So.
LocationPalmyra Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31353, -76.59576
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,114 (2024)
Projected traffic3,137 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$191,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4009 over Norfolk So. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4009 over Norfolk So. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4009 over Norfolk So. carry?

About 2,114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 over Norfolk So.?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 over Norfolk So.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.