US Bridges

SR 4009 over R J Corman/Abandoned R/R

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Salem · Structure no. 000000000011859

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 4009 over R J Corman/Abandoned R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4009 over R J Corman/Abandoned R/R in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4009
CrossesR J Corman/Abandoned R/R
LocationSalem
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.0801, -78.7502
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2024)
Projected traffic335 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$585,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4009 over R J Corman/Abandoned R/R built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4009 over R J Corman/Abandoned R/R 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4009 over R J Corman/Abandoned R/R carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 over R J Corman/Abandoned R/R?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 over R J Corman/Abandoned R/R?

It is owned by the Railroad.