US Bridges

SR 4015 over Dunning Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Reynoldsdale · Structure no. 000000000004357

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4015 over Dunning Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4015 over Dunning Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4015
CrossesDunning Creek
LocationReynoldsdale
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14426, -78.55934
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2024)
Projected traffic184 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4015 over Dunning Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 4015 over Dunning 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4015 over Dunning Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4015 over Dunning Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4015 over Dunning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.