US Bridges

SR 4002 (lr 53095) over W. Br. Schuylkill River

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. N of Minersville · Structure no. 000000000030814

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4002 (lr 53095) over W. Br. Schuylkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4002 (lr 53095) over W. Br. Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 6 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4002 (lr 53095)
CrossesW. Br. Schuylkill River
Location1.5 Mi. N of Minersville
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71586, -76.24657
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$832,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4002 (lr 53095) over W. Br. Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 4002 (lr 53095) over W. Br. Schuylkill River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4002 (lr 53095) over W. Br. Schuylkill River carry?

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

How long is SR 4002 (lr 53095) over W. Br. Schuylkill River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4002 (lr 53095) over W. Br. Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.