US Bridges

SR 4033 over Wolfhouse Run

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI NE of Sereno · Structure no. 000000000012742

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4033 over Wolfhouse Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4033 over Wolfhouse Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 73 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 4033
CrossesWolfhouse Run
Location2.5 MI NE of Sereno
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.17843, -76.50946
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2024)
Projected traffic98 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4033 over Wolfhouse Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 4033 over Wolfhouse 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 4033 over Wolfhouse Run carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4033 over Wolfhouse Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4033 over Wolfhouse Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.