US Bridges

SR 4009 over Gap Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.Ne.Of Osterburg · Structure no. 000000000004350

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,578
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4009 over Gap Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4009 over Gap Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4009
CrossesGap Run
Location2.5 Mi.Ne.Of Osterburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20099, -78.48881
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,578 (2024)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$502,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4009 over Gap Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,578 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 over Gap Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 over Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.