US Bridges

SR 4008 Stage Road over Middle Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 2.5MI West Beaver Springs · Structure no. 000000000031258

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 Stage Road over Middle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4008 Stage Road over Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 77 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 4008 Stage Road
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location2.5MI West Beaver Springs
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.75682, -77.24942
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2024)
Projected traffic466 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$458,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4008 Stage Road over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 4008 Stage Road over Middle 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4008 Stage Road over Middle Creek carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 Stage Road over Middle Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 Stage Road over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.