US Bridges

SR 4007 over Equinunk Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Manchstr Twp .6M W SR1023 · Structure no. 000000000035747

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4007 over Equinunk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4007 over Equinunk Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 4007
CrossesEquinunk Creek
LocationManchstr Twp .6M W SR1023
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.84016, -75.23828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$433,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4007 over Equinunk Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 4007 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 over Equinunk Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 4007 over Equinunk Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4007 over Equinunk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.