US Bridges

4th Street over Elk Creek

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 450FT NW of SR 120 Int · Structure no. 000000000041125

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,569
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4th Street over Elk Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 3,569 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,782 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th Street
CrossesElk Creek
Location450FT NW of SR 120 Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.4296, -78.5553
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,569 (2023)
Projected traffic3,782 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 4th Street over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street over Elk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 4th Street over Elk Creek carry?

About 3,569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over Elk Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.