US Bridges

SR 4014 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI E Oklahoma · Structure no. 000000000011868

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,818
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4014 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4014 over Sandy Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,818 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4014
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2 MI E Oklahoma
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.09318, -78.70788
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,818 (2024)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$423,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4014 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4014 over Sandy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4014 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,818 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4014 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4014 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.