US Bridges

SR 4018 over Rocklick Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.29 Mile West from Pa 96 · Structure no. 000000000004363

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4018 over Rocklick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4018 over Rocklick Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4018
CrossesRocklick Creek
Location0.29 Mile West from Pa 96
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10886, -78.64933
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2023)
Projected traffic285 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4018 over Rocklick Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 4018 over Rocklick Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4018 over Rocklick Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4018 over Rocklick Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4018 over Rocklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.