US Bridges

SR 4015 over Little Chest Creek

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Patton Boro 5th Avenue · Structure no. 000000000008700

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,081
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4015 over Little Chest Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4015 over Little Chest Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 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 6 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 3,081 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,229 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 4015
CrossesLittle Chest Creek
LocationPatton Boro 5th Avenue
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.63239, -78.65019
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,081 (2024)
Projected traffic3,229 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4015 over Little Chest Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 4015 over Little Chest Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4015 over Little Chest Creek carry?

About 3,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4015 over Little Chest Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4015 over Little Chest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.