US Bridges

SR 4017(LR 53049) over Pine Creek

Poor

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Honeymoon Trail Road · Structure no. 000000000030836

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4017(LR 53049) over Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4017(LR 53049) over Pine Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 4017(LR 53049)
CrossesPine Creek
LocationHoneymoon Trail Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.63716, -76.66459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2023)
Projected traffic238 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4017(LR 53049) over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4017(LR 53049) over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4017(LR 53049) over Pine Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4017(LR 53049) over Pine Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4017(LR 53049) over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.