US Bridges

SR 4002 (lr 53095) over Dyers Run

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Heckschersville · Structure no. 000000000030812

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4002 (lr 53095) over Dyers Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 4002 (lr 53095) over Dyers Run in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,142 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 4002 (lr 53095)
CrossesDyers Run
LocationHeckschersville
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72125, -76.26542
Functional classRural Major 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
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2024)
Projected traffic4,142 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4002 (lr 53095) over Dyers Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4002 (lr 53095) over Dyers Run 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4002 (lr 53095) over Dyers Run carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4002 (lr 53095) over Dyers Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4002 (lr 53095) over Dyers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.