SR 4027 over Bucks Creek
PoorBradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. SW of Bentley Creek · Structure no. 000000000006536
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 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 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4027 over Bucks Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4027 over Bucks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 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 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4027 over Bucks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.