SR 4027 over Scrubgrass Creek
PoorBedford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.N.Of Imler · Structure no. 000000000004376
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 276
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4027 over Scrubgrass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4027 over Scrubgrass Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 276 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4027 over Scrubgrass Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4027 over Scrubgrass Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 4027 over Scrubgrass Creek carry?
About 276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 4027 over Scrubgrass Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4027 over Scrubgrass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.