US Bridges

SR 4031 over Pavia Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 154 Ft. N. of Pa 869 · Structure no. 000000000004382

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4031 over Pavia Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 4031 over Pavia Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 87 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4031
CrossesPavia Run
Location154 Ft. N. of Pa 869
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25728, -78.58398
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2024)
Projected traffic232 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4031 over Pavia Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 4031 over Pavia 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4031 over Pavia Run carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4031 over Pavia Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4031 over Pavia Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.