US Bridges

SR 4003 over Limestone Run

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Helvetia · Structure no. 000000000011847

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 over Limestone Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4003 over Limestone Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4003
CrossesLimestone Run
LocationHelvetia
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.05706, -78.78151
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2024)
Projected traffic388 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4003 over Limestone Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4003 over Limestone 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4003 over Limestone Run carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 over Limestone Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 over Limestone Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.