US Bridges

SR 4043 Sherman RD over Sherman Creek

Good

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp 1.5 M W SR 4037 · Structure no. 000000000048662

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4043 Sherman RD over Sherman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4043 Sherman RD over Sherman Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 4043 Sherman RD
CrossesSherman Creek
LocationScott Twp 1.5 M W SR 4037
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.98933, -75.42376
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 4043 Sherman RD over Sherman Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4043 Sherman RD over Sherman 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR 4043 Sherman RD over Sherman Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4043 Sherman RD over Sherman Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4043 Sherman RD over Sherman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.