US Bridges

S.R.4030 over Over West Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Benton Boro · Structure no. 000000000012735

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R.4030 over Over West Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R.4030 over Over West Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R.4030
CrossesOver West Creek
LocationBenton Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19524, -76.39049
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2024)
Projected traffic1,051 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R.4030 over Over West Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R.4030 over Over West 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S.R.4030 over Over West Creek carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S.R.4030 over Over West Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S.R.4030 over Over West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.