US Bridges

SR 2004 over Bennett Branch Sinnem CR

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · Medix Run · Structure no. 000000000015682

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004 over Bennett Branch Sinnem CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2004 over Bennett Branch Sinnem CR in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2004
CrossesBennett Branch Sinnem CR
LocationMedix Run
RouteState Highway 0
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.28906, -78.39672
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2024)
Projected traffic437 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$842,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2004 over Bennett Branch Sinnem CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2004 over Bennett Branch Sinnem CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2004 over Bennett Branch Sinnem CR carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004 over Bennett Branch Sinnem CR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2004 over Bennett Branch Sinnem CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.