US Bridges

SR 4027 over Over Bentley Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Village of Bentley Creek · Structure no. 000000000006537

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
616
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027 over Over Bentley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4027 over Over Bentley Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4027
CrossesOver Bentley Creek
LocationVillage of Bentley Creek
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.90214, -76.76232
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2023)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4027 over Over Bentley Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 4027 over Over Bentley 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 4027 over Over Bentley Creek carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4027 over Over Bentley Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4027 over Over Bentley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.