US Bridges

SR 4007(LR 53001) over Rattling Run

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · SE of Gordon · Structure no. 000000000030816

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4007(LR 53001) over Rattling Run is a steel culvert carrying SR 4007(LR 53001) over Rattling Run in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 66 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 2,970 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,931 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4007(LR 53001)
CrossesRattling Run
LocationSE of Gordon
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74212, -76.33244
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,970 (2024)
Projected traffic2,931 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4007(LR 53001) over Rattling Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 4007(LR 53001) over Rattling 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4007(LR 53001) over Rattling Run carry?

About 2,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4007(LR 53001) over Rattling Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 4007(LR 53001) over Rattling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.