US Bridges

SR 4027 over California Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · .75 Mi.N.E. of Bald Eagle · Structure no. 000000000005626

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,645
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027 over California Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 4027 over California Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1940, 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 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 1,645 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,963 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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
CrossesCalifornia Run
Location.75 Mi.N.E. of Bald Eagle
RouteU.S. Route 220B
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72912, -78.16328
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$638,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4027 over California Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is SR 4027 over California 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4027 over California Run carry?

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

How long is SR 4027 over California Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4027 over California Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.