US Bridges

SR 4022 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of Helfenstein · Structure no. 000000000047740

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4022 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 4022 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 4022 (lr 53057)
CrossesMahanoy Creek
LocationVillage of Helfenstein
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.74593, -76.45107
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2024)
Projected traffic245 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 4022 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4022 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4022 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4022 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4022 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.