US Bridges

SR 4006 over Buckwheat Run

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI E of Eshcol · Structure no. 000000000068301

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4006 over Buckwheat Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4006 over Buckwheat Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4006
CrossesBuckwheat Run
Location4 MI E of Eshcol
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49783, -77.24142
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2023)
Projected traffic226 by 2043
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4006 over Buckwheat Run built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4006 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4006 over Buckwheat Run carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4006 over Buckwheat Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4006 over Buckwheat Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.