US Bridges

SR 4016 over South Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Columbia X-Roads · Structure no. 000000000006499

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,358
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4016 over South Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4016 over South Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4016
CrossesSouth Creek
LocationColumbia X-Roads
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.83491, -76.80623
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2024)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4016 over South Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4016 over South 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4016 over South Creek carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 4016 over South Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4016 over South Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.