US Bridges

SR 4008 over Meshoppen Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Meshoppn Tp 1.5M W SR4019 · Structure no. 000000000037304

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,009
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 over Meshoppen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4008 over Meshoppen Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4008
CrossesMeshoppen Creek
LocationMeshoppn Tp 1.5M W SR4019
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.61941, -76.00881
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,009 (2024)
Projected traffic810 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 4008 over Meshoppen Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4008 over Meshoppen 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4008 over Meshoppen Creek carry?

About 1,009 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 over Meshoppen Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 over Meshoppen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.