US Bridges

SR 4001 over Branch Shawnee Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.W.Of Schellsburg · Structure no. 000000000004336

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4001 over Branch Shawnee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4001 over Branch Shawnee Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 86 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4001
CrossesBranch Shawnee Creek
Location2.5 Mi.W.Of Schellsburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04856, -78.68618
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$737,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4001 over Branch Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 4001 over Branch Shawnee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4001 over Branch Shawnee Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4001 over Branch Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4001 over Branch Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.