US Bridges

SR 4002 over Little Mehoopany Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Mehoopany Twp .1M W TR 87 · Structure no. 000000000037297

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
848
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4002 over Little Mehoopany Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4002 over Little Mehoopany Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 848 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4002
CrossesLittle Mehoopany Creek
LocationMehoopany Twp .1M W TR 87
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.58004, -76.06692
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2024)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4002 over Little Mehoopany Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4002 over Little Mehoopany 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4002 over Little Mehoopany Creek carry?

About 848 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4002 over Little Mehoopany Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4002 over Little Mehoopany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.