US Bridges

SR 4011(LR 53027) over Rausch Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 Mi. S. of Valley View · Structure no. 000000000030823

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4011(LR 53027) over Rausch Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 4011(LR 53027) over Rausch Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 113 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,796 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4011(LR 53027)
CrossesRausch Creek
Location1.7 Mi. S. of Valley View
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61966, -76.55009
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2024)
Projected traffic1,796 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4011(LR 53027) over Rausch Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 4011(LR 53027) over Rausch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4011(LR 53027) over Rausch Creek carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 4011(LR 53027) over Rausch Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4011(LR 53027) over Rausch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.