US Bridges

SR 4019 over Oppenheimer Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi.Nw.Of Cessna · Structure no. 000000000004365

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4019 over Oppenheimer Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4019 over Oppenheimer Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4019
CrossesOppenheimer Run
Location0.75 Mi.Nw.Of Cessna
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10274, -78.52731
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.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4019 over Oppenheimer Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4019 over Oppenheimer 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 4019 over Oppenheimer Run carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4019 over Oppenheimer Run?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4019 over Oppenheimer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.