US Bridges

SR 4027 over Bald Eagle Creek

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI NE of Bald Eagle · Structure no. 000000000005627

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,645
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027 over Bald Eagle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4027 over Bald Eagle Creek in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4027
CrossesBald Eagle Creek
Location2 MI NE of Bald Eagle
RouteU.S. Route 220B
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.73375, -78.15248
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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$792,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4027 over Bald Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4027 over Bald Eagle Creek 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 Bald Eagle Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 4027 over Bald Eagle Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4027 over Bald Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.