US Bridges

SR 4008 over Over W Br of Elk Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI N of Estella · Structure no. 000000000032063

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 over Over W Br of Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4008 over Over W Br of Elk Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 4008
CrossesOver W Br of Elk Creek
Location5 MI N of Estella
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.55299, -76.66893
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2024)
Projected traffic166 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4008 over Over W Br of Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4008 over Over W Br of Elk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4008 over Over W Br of Elk Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 over Over W Br of Elk Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 over Over W Br of Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.