US Bridges

SR4024 Eqnnk Ck RD over Br of Equinunk Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Bucknghm Twp .5M W SR4007 · Structure no. 000000000035789

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4024 Eqnnk Ck RD over Br of Equinunk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR4024 Eqnnk Ck RD over Br of Equinunk Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR4024 Eqnnk Ck RD
CrossesBr of Equinunk Creek
LocationBucknghm Twp .5M W SR4007
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.81823, -75.30987
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2024)
Projected traffic91 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4024 Eqnnk Ck RD over Br of Equinunk Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4024 Eqnnk Ck RD over Br of Equinunk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR4024 Eqnnk Ck RD over Br of Equinunk Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR4024 Eqnnk Ck RD over Br of Equinunk Creek?

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

Who owns SR4024 Eqnnk Ck RD over Br of Equinunk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.