US Bridges

SR 4001 over Bentz Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.Sw.Of New Paris · Structure no. 000000000004337

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4001 over Bentz Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4001 over Bentz Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 88 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4001
CrossesBentz Run
Location2.5 Mi.Sw.Of New Paris
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07829, -78.67173
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$872,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4001 over Bentz Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 4001 over Bentz 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4001 over Bentz Run carry?

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

How long is SR 4001 over Bentz Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4001 over Bentz Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.