US Bridges

SR 4006 over Gravel Run

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 4.5 MI SW of Riverside · Structure no. 000000000029279

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
372
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4006 over Gravel Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4006 over Gravel Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 4006
CrossesGravel Run
Location4.5 MI SW of Riverside
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.90832, -76.69263
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2023)
Projected traffic391 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4006 over Gravel Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4006 over Gravel Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4006 over Gravel Run carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4006 over Gravel Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4006 over Gravel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.