US Bridges

SR 4005 over Krebs Gap Run

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 3MI W of Benfer · Structure no. 000000000031247

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
569
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4005 over Krebs Gap Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4005 over Krebs Gap Run in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 74 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 569 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4005
CrossesKrebs Gap Run
Location3MI W of Benfer
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.76641, -77.26368
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2024)
Projected traffic451 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4005 over Krebs Gap Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 4005 over Krebs Gap Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4005 over Krebs Gap Run carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4005 over Krebs Gap Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4005 over Krebs Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.