US Bridges

SR 4007(LR 53001) over Rattling Run

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Gordon Mountain Road · Structure no. 000000000030817

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 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, 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 4007(LR 53001)
CrossesRattling Run
LocationGordon Mountain Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.74545, -76.33652
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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.

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 March 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.