US Bridges

SR 4020 Depot Hill over Shehawken Creek

Good

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Buckingham Twp @jct TR370 · Structure no. 000000000044151

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4020 Depot Hill over Shehawken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4020 Depot Hill over Shehawken Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 4020 Depot Hill
CrossesShehawken Creek
LocationBuckingham Twp @jct TR370
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.90408, -75.32236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2024)
Projected traffic783 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 4020 Depot Hill over Shehawken Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4020 Depot Hill over Shehawken Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4020 Depot Hill over Shehawken Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 4020 Depot Hill over Shehawken Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4020 Depot Hill over Shehawken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.