US Bridges

SR 4104 Bargain RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mckean Township · Structure no. 000000000015963

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,841
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4104 Bargain RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4104 Bargain RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,841 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,051 by 2032. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4104 Bargain RD
CrossesOver SR 79 Nb/Sb
LocationMckean Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.02112, -80.12926
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,841 (2024)
Projected traffic2,051 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4104 Bargain RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4104 Bargain RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb 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 4104 Bargain RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb carry?

About 1,841 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4104 Bargain RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4104 Bargain RD over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.