US Bridges

SR 4020(LR 53056) over Trib. to Deep Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of Mable · Structure no. 000000000030837

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4020(LR 53056) over Trib. to Deep Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 4020(LR 53056) over Trib. to Deep Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1,357 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,736 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4020(LR 53056)
CrossesTrib. to Deep Creek
LocationVillage of Mable
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7108, -76.42365
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 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 width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,357 (2024)
Projected traffic1,736 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 4020(LR 53056) over Trib. to Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4020(LR 53056) over Trib. to Deep 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4020(LR 53056) over Trib. to Deep Creek carry?

About 1,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4020(LR 53056) over Trib. to Deep Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4020(LR 53056) over Trib. to Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.