US Bridges

SR 4007 over California Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 M.Nw.Of Colver · Structure no. 000000000008693

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
583
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4007 over California Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4007 over California Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 88 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 5 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4007
CrossesCalifornia Run
Location1.5 M.Nw.Of Colver
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56052, -78.80774
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2024)
Projected traffic481 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4007 over California Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 4007 over California Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4007 over California Run carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4007 over California Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4007 over California Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.