US Bridges

SR 4028 Br. over West Branch Shingle Run

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 6 Ni N of Iola · Structure no. 000000000012732

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4028 Br. over West Branch Shingle Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4028 Br. over West Branch Shingle Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4028 Br.
CrossesWest Branch Shingle Run
Location6 Ni N of Iola
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.18773, -76.55335
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2024)
Projected traffic42 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4028 Br. over West Branch Shingle Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 4028 Br. over West Branch Shingle 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4028 Br. over West Branch Shingle Run carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4028 Br. over West Branch Shingle Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4028 Br. over West Branch Shingle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.