US Bridges

SR 4007 over Buckwheat Run

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.Of Donnallys Mill · Structure no. 000000000029692

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
546
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4007 over Buckwheat Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4007 over Buckwheat Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 546 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 814 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 4007
CrossesBuckwheat Run
Location1 Mi.S.Of Donnallys Mill
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.50803, -77.23084
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2024)
Projected traffic814 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 4007 over Buckwheat Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 4007 over Buckwheat 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4007 over Buckwheat Run carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 4007 over Buckwheat Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4007 over Buckwheat Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.