US Bridges

SR 4001 over Tributary Browns Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. SE of Riggs · Structure no. 000000000006460

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
316
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4001 over Tributary Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4001 over Tributary Browns Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 4001
CrossesTributary Browns Creek
Location1.5 Mi. SE of Riggs
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.82506, -76.55959
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2024)
Projected traffic588 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 4001 over Tributary Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4001 over Tributary Browns Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4001 over Tributary Browns Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4001 over Tributary Browns Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns SR 4001 over Tributary Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.