US Bridges

SR 4009 over Little Conewago Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 Mi.Se Zionsview · Structure no. 000000000055851

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,516
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4009 over Little Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4009 over Little Conewago Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2032. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4009
CrossesLittle Conewago Creek
Location1.25 Mi.Se Zionsview
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03759, -76.77767
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,516 (2024)
Projected traffic1,791 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4009 over Little Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4009 over Little Conewago Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does SR 4009 over Little Conewago Creek carry?

About 1,516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 over Little Conewago Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 over Little Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.