US Bridges

SR 1040 over Prince Hollow Run

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. West of Aurora · Structure no. 000000000006284

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1040 over Prince Hollow Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1040 over Prince Hollow Run in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1040
CrossesPrince Hollow Run
Location2 Mi. West of Aurora
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.99545, -76.21237
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2024)
Projected traffic426 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1040 over Prince Hollow Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1040 over Prince Hollow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1040 over Prince Hollow Run carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 1040 over Prince Hollow Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1040 over Prince Hollow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.