US Bridges

SR 4019 over Bobs Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2.68 Miles S. from Pa 869 · Structure no. 000000000004366

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
945
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4019 over Bobs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4019 over Bobs Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 88 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 945 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 4019
CrossesBobs Creek
Location2.68 Miles S. from Pa 869
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.14753, -78.55433
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2024)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2032
Trucks2%
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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4019 over Bobs Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 4019 over Bobs 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4019 over Bobs Creek carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4019 over Bobs Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4019 over Bobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.