US Bridges

SR 4008 over Red Run

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 4.5 MI W Davidsburg · Structure no. 000000000037966

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,742
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 over Red Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4008 over Red Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 1,742 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,931 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4008
CrossesRed Run
Location4.5 MI W Davidsburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99242, -76.96035
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,742 (2023)
Projected traffic1,931 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4008 over Red Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 4008 over Red Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4008 over Red Run carry?

About 1,742 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 over Red Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 over Red Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.