US Bridges

SR 4003 over West Branch Clarion R.

Good

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI N Johnsonburg · Structure no. 000000000015718

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
702
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 over West Branch Clarion R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4003 over West Branch Clarion R. in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 702 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4003
CrossesWest Branch Clarion R.
Location3 MI N Johnsonburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.53307, -78.68576
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic702 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 4003 over West Branch Clarion R. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4003 over West Branch Clarion R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4003 over West Branch Clarion R. carry?

About 702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 over West Branch Clarion R.?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 over West Branch Clarion R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.