US Bridges

SR 4027 over Bucks Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI N of Checkerville · Structure no. 000000000006532

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027 over Bucks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4027 over Bucks Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 87 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 6 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4027
CrossesBucks Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Checkerville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.85389, -76.77602
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2024)
Projected traffic227 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 4027 over Bucks Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 4027 over Bucks 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 4027 over Bucks Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4027 over Bucks Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4027 over Bucks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.