US Bridges

SR 4013 Dunn Vly.R over Over Elk Creek

PoorPosted for load

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mckean Township · Structure no. 000000000016380

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
549
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4013 Dunn Vly.R over Over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4013 Dunn Vly.R over Over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 549 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 4013 Dunn Vly.R
CrossesOver Elk Creek
LocationMckean Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.00633, -80.08589
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2024)
Projected traffic580 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4013 Dunn Vly.R over Over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4013 Dunn Vly.R over Over Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4013 Dunn Vly.R over Over Elk Creek carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4013 Dunn Vly.R over Over Elk Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4013 Dunn Vly.R over Over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.