US Bridges

SR 4042 (lr 53043) over W. Br. Schuylkill River

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Sunbury St. Minersville · Structure no. 000000000030864

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,175
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4042 (lr 53043) over W. Br. Schuylkill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 4042 (lr 53043) over W. Br. Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 100 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 5,175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,042 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4042 (lr 53043)
CrossesW. Br. Schuylkill River
LocationSunbury St. Minersville
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69031, -76.25636
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionAugust 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,175 (2024)
Projected traffic6,042 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4042 (lr 53043) over W. Br. Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 4042 (lr 53043) over W. Br. Schuylkill River 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 4042 (lr 53043) over W. Br. Schuylkill River carry?

About 5,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4042 (lr 53043) over W. Br. Schuylkill River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4042 (lr 53043) over W. Br. Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.