US Bridges

SR 4002 over Browns Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. West of Saco · Structure no. 000000000046967

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4002 over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4002 over Browns Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 4002
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location2 Mi. West of Saco
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.80363, -76.55763
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2024)
Projected traffic138 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 4002 over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4002 over 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4002 over Browns Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4002 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4002 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.