US Bridges

SR 4002 Dawson Rd. over Over West Hickory Creek

Fair

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Harmony Township · Structure no. 000000000017255

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4002 Dawson Rd. over Over West Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4002 Dawson Rd. over Over West Hickory Creek in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4002 Dawson Rd.
CrossesOver West Hickory Creek
LocationHarmony Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyForest County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.56296, -79.42182
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2023)
Projected traffic58 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 4002 Dawson Rd. over Over West Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4002 Dawson Rd. over Over West Hickory 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 4002 Dawson Rd. over Over West Hickory Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 4002 Dawson Rd. over Over West Hickory Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4002 Dawson Rd. over Over West Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.