US Bridges

SR 4013 over Cork Hill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Apolacon Tp .2 M E TR 858 · Structure no. 000000000032662

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4013 over Cork Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4013 over Cork Hill Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 4013
CrossesCork Hill Creek
LocationApolacon Tp .2 M E TR 858
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.97231, -76.10887
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2024)
Projected traffic203 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$278,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4013 over Cork Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4013 over Cork Hill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4013 over Cork Hill Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4013 over Cork Hill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4013 over Cork Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.