US Bridges

SR 4003 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Lackawaxn Tp @ JCT SR1014 · Structure no. 000000000030003

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
537
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4003 over Rattlesnake Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 537 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4003
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
LocationLackawaxn Tp @ JCT SR1014
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55064, -75.09417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2024)
Projected traffic734 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4003 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 4003 over Rattlesnake Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4003 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.