US Bridges

SR 4008 over Middle Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1MI NW of Beaver Springs · Structure no. 000000000031259

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,074
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4008 over Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,074 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,089 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4008
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1MI NW of Beaver Springs
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74969, -77.22824
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,074 (2024)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 4008 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4008 over Middle Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4008 over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,074 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.