SR 4008 over Silver Creek
PoorPosted for loadSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Twp .2M W TR 29 · Structure no. 000000000032657
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 344
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4008 over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4008 over Silver Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 91 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 344 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4008 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is SR 4008 over Silver 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 4008 over Silver Creek carry?
About 344 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR 4008 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4008 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.