US Bridges

SR 4007 Dutch Run over Over Walnut Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Fairview Township · Structure no. 000000000016362

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
742
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4007 Dutch Run over Over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4007 Dutch Run over Over Walnut Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 4007 Dutch Run
CrossesOver Walnut Creek
LocationFairview Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.07329, -80.23451
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2024)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2032
Trucks9%
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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4007 Dutch Run over Over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4007 Dutch Run over Over Walnut 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 SR 4007 Dutch Run over Over Walnut Creek carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4007 Dutch Run over Over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4007 Dutch Run over Over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.