US Bridges

SR 0402 TR 402 over Pickerel Lake

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Porter Twp .2 M N SR 2004 · Structure no. 000000000029888

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,584
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0402 TR 402 over Pickerel Lake is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0402 TR 402 over Pickerel Lake in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 93 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 1,584 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,113 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0402 TR 402
CrossesPickerel Lake
LocationPorter Twp .2 M N SR 2004
RouteState Highway 402
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.14143, -75.08272
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,584 (2023)
Projected traffic2,113 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0402 TR 402 over Pickerel Lake built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 0402 TR 402 over Pickerel Lake 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0402 TR 402 over Pickerel Lake carry?

About 1,584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0402 TR 402 over Pickerel Lake?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0402 TR 402 over Pickerel Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.