SR4004 over Wolf Creek
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Pennsylvania · Christleys Mills · Structure no. 000000000008116
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 438
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR4004 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4004 over Wolf Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 438 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR4004 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR4004 over Wolf 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR4004 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 438 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR4004 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR4004 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.