US Bridges

SR 4004 over Driftwood Branch

Fair

Cameron County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E Lewis Run · Structure no. 000000000008944

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4004 over Driftwood Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4004 over Driftwood Branch in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4004
CrossesDriftwood Branch
Location1 MI E Lewis Run
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCameron County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.53394, -78.31329
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2023)
Projected traffic650 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$810,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4004 over Driftwood Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4004 over Driftwood Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4004 over Driftwood Branch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4004 over Driftwood Branch?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4004 over Driftwood Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.