US Bridges

SR 4013 Jonestown over Racoon Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi.N.W. of US 22 · Structure no. 000000000022804

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4013 Jonestown over Racoon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 4013 Jonestown over Racoon Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4013 Jonestown
CrossesRacoon Creek
Location0.25 Mi.N.W. of US 22
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38958, -76.62194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2024)
Projected traffic470 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4013 Jonestown over Racoon Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4013 Jonestown over Racoon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4013 Jonestown over Racoon Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4013 Jonestown over Racoon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4013 Jonestown over Racoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.