US Bridges

SR 4002 over Trib to Choconut Creek

Poor

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Choconut Twp 787E TR 267 · Structure no. 000000000032646

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4002 over Trib to Choconut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4002 over Trib to Choconut Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 4002
CrossesTrib to Choconut Creek
LocationChoconut Twp 787E TR 267
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.97877, -75.99768
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2024)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4002 over Trib to Choconut Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4002 over Trib to Choconut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4002 over Trib to Choconut Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4002 over Trib to Choconut Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4002 over Trib to Choconut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.