US Bridges

SR 4019 over Meshoppen Creek

Poor

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Washington Tp JCT SR 4008 · Structure no. 000000000037311

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,528
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4019 over Meshoppen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4019 over Meshoppen Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 1,528 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 4019
CrossesMeshoppen Creek
LocationWashington Tp JCT SR 4008
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.61179, -75.98236
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,528 (2024)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4019 over Meshoppen Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4019 over Meshoppen 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4019 over Meshoppen Creek carry?

About 1,528 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4019 over Meshoppen Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4019 over Meshoppen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.