US Bridges

SR 4027(LR 53083) over Big Run

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Lavelle Rd. @ Germanville · Structure no. 000000000030845

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,737
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027(LR 53083) over Big Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4027(LR 53083) over Big Run in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,737 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,436 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4027(LR 53083)
CrossesBig Run
LocationLavelle Rd. @ Germanville
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.77018, -76.37063
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,737 (2023)
Projected traffic3,436 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4027(LR 53083) over Big Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4027(LR 53083) over Big 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4027(LR 53083) over Big Run carry?

About 2,737 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4027(LR 53083) over Big Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 4027(LR 53083) over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.