US Bridges

SR 4008 over Kittanning Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.W.Of Altoona · Structure no. 000000000005811

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,664
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 over Kittanning Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4008 over Kittanning Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,341 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 4008
CrossesKittanning Run
Location3 Mi.W.Of Altoona
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.49795, -78.48271
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2024)
Projected traffic1,341 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4008 over Kittanning Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 4008 over Kittanning Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4008 over Kittanning Run carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 over Kittanning Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 over Kittanning Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.