US Bridges

SR 4004 German Hil over Over Ross Run

Fair

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Kingsley Township · Structure no. 000000000017257

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4004 German Hil over Over Ross Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4004 German Hil over Over Ross Run in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 110 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4004 German Hil
CrossesOver Ross Run
LocationKingsley Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyForest County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.53709, -79.31829
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2023)
Projected traffic162 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 4004 German Hil over Over Ross Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 4004 German Hil over Over Ross Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4004 German Hil over Over Ross Run carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4004 German Hil over Over Ross Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4004 German Hil over Over Ross Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.