US Bridges

SR 4007 Eqn Crk RD over Equinunk Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Manchstr Tp 2.4M W SR1023 · Structure no. 000000000035746

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4007 Eqn Crk RD over Equinunk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4007 Eqn Crk RD over Equinunk Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4007 Eqn Crk RD
CrossesEquinunk Creek
LocationManchstr Tp 2.4M W SR1023
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.82225, -75.25393
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4007 Eqn Crk RD over Equinunk Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4007 Eqn Crk RD over Equinunk 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4007 Eqn Crk RD over Equinunk Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 4007 Eqn Crk RD over Equinunk Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4007 Eqn Crk RD over Equinunk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.