US Bridges

SR 4007 (lr 05097) over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Near Manns Choice · Structure no. 000000000004415

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 4007 (lr 05097) over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 4007 (lr 05097) over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2030. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4007 (lr 05097)
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationNear Manns Choice
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01731, -78.59349
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2023)
Projected traffic397 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$728,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4007 (lr 05097) over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 4007 (lr 05097) over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4007 (lr 05097) over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 4007 (lr 05097) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4007 (lr 05097) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.