US Bridges

SR 4013 over Over Plum Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI SW of Stonington · Structure no. 000000000029290

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,431
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4013 over Over Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 4013 over Over Plum Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 86 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 1,431 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 4013
CrossesOver Plum Creek
Location3 MI SW of Stonington
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.82906, -76.70777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,431 (2024)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 4013 over Over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 4013 over Over Plum 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4013 over Over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,431 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4013 over Over Plum Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4013 over Over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.