US Bridges

SR4041 Rock Lke RD over Equinunk Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Preston Twp 1 M S SR 4033 · Structure no. 000000000035814

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4041 Rock Lke RD over Equinunk Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR4041 Rock Lke RD over Equinunk Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR4041 Rock Lke RD
CrossesEquinunk Creek
LocationPreston Twp 1 M S SR 4033
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.82246, -75.37526
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic379 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4041 Rock Lke RD over Equinunk Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4041 Rock Lke 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR4041 Rock Lke RD over Equinunk Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR4041 Rock Lke RD over Equinunk Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR4041 Rock Lke RD over Equinunk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.