US Bridges

SR 4009 over Oppenheimer Run

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.N.Of Cessna · Structure no. 000000000004348

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4009 over Oppenheimer Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4009 over Oppenheimer Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,402 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,892 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 4009
CrossesOppenheimer Run
Location.5 Mi.N.Of Cessna
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.10973, -78.52619
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,402 (2024)
Projected traffic1,892 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4009 over Oppenheimer Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 4009 over Oppenheimer Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4009 over Oppenheimer Run carry?

About 1,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 over Oppenheimer Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 over Oppenheimer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.