US Bridges

SR 4009 over Bennett Run

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile South of Pa 382 · Structure no. 000000000037971

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,672
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4009 over Bennett Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4009 over Bennett Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 87 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 2,672 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,297 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4009
CrossesBennett Run
Location1 Mile South of Pa 382
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12233, -76.8211
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,672 (2024)
Projected traffic2,297 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4009 over Bennett Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 4009 over Bennett 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 4009 over Bennett Run carry?

About 2,672 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 over Bennett Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 over Bennett Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.