US Bridges

SR 4018 over Tributary Penns Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI W of Centerville · Structure no. 000000000031279

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,426
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4018 over Tributary Penns Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 4018 over Tributary Penns 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 6 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 1,426 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 4018
CrossesTributary Penns Creek
Location2 MI W of Centerville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.85181, -77.07292
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,426 (2024)
Projected traffic1,632 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 4018 over Tributary Penns Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 4018 over Tributary Penns 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 4018 over Tributary Penns Creek carry?

About 1,426 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4018 over Tributary Penns Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4018 over Tributary Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.