US Bridges

SR 4004 Center Rd. over Over Padan Run

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Conneaut Township · Structure no. 000000000013340

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4004 Center Rd. over Over Padan Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4004 Center Rd. over Over Padan Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 132 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 212 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 4004 Center Rd.
CrossesOver Padan Run
LocationConneaut Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.71286, -80.47479
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2032
Trucks14%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4004 Center Rd. over Over Padan Run built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SR 4004 Center Rd. over Over Padan Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4004 Center Rd. over Over Padan Run carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 4004 Center Rd. over Over Padan Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4004 Center Rd. over Over Padan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.