US Bridges

SR 4005 over SR 80-I 80

Poor

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Exit 147 Snow Shoe Inter · Structure no. 000000000009789

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
293 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,887
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4005 over SR 80-I 80 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4005 over SR 80-I 80 in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 3,887 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,911 by 2043. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4005
CrossesSR 80-I 80
LocationExit 147 Snow Shoe Inter
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.02407, -77.93484
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,887 (2024)
Projected traffic4,911 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4005 over SR 80-I 80 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 4005 over SR 80-I 80 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4005 over SR 80-I 80 carry?

About 3,887 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 4005 over SR 80-I 80?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4005 over SR 80-I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.