US Bridges

SR 4041 (lr 53118) over Shenandoah Creek

Poor

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Girardville · Structure no. 000000000030863

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
599
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4041 (lr 53118) over Shenandoah Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 4041 (lr 53118) over Shenandoah Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 599 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4041 (lr 53118)
CrossesShenandoah Creek
LocationBoro of Girardville
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79584, -76.27555
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2024)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4041 (lr 53118) over Shenandoah Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4041 (lr 53118) over Shenandoah 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4041 (lr 53118) over Shenandoah Creek carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 4041 (lr 53118) over Shenandoah Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4041 (lr 53118) over Shenandoah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.