US Bridges

SR 4009 (lr 53030) over Pine Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · .4 Mi.S.Of Fountain · Structure no. 000000000030821

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4009 (lr 53030) over Pine Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 4009 (lr 53030) over Pine Creek 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 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4009 (lr 53030)
CrossesPine Creek
Location.4 Mi.S.Of Fountain
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64956, -76.44588
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2024)
Projected traffic115 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 4009 (lr 53030) over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 4009 (lr 53030) over Pine Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4009 (lr 53030) over Pine Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 (lr 53030) over Pine Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 (lr 53030) over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.