US Bridges

SR 4018 Maple Ave over Dewing Creek

Poor

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Ltl Meadws Bo .3M W TR858 · Structure no. 000000000032672

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
765
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4018 Maple Ave over Dewing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4018 Maple Ave over Dewing Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,262 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 4018 Maple Ave
CrossesDewing Creek
LocationLtl Meadws Bo .3M W TR858
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.9894, -76.13637
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2023)
Projected traffic1,262 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$207,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4018 Maple Ave over Dewing Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4018 Maple Ave over Dewing 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 4018 Maple Ave over Dewing Creek carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4018 Maple Ave over Dewing Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4018 Maple Ave over Dewing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.