US Bridges

SR 4027 over Big Fill Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Bald Eagle · Structure no. 000000000005625

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,645
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027 over Big Fill Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 4027 over Big Fill Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 112 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 1,645 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,963 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4027
CrossesBig Fill Run
LocationBald Eagle
RouteU.S. Route 220B
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72256, -78.18385
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,645 (2024)
Projected traffic1,963 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$707,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4027 over Big Fill Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 4027 over Big Fill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4027 over Big Fill Run carry?

About 1,645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4027 over Big Fill Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4027 over Big Fill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.