US Bridges

SR 4004 German Hi over Over Ross Run Branch

Good

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Kingsley Township · Structure no. 000000000046255

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4004 German Hi over Over Ross Run Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 4004 German Hi over Over Ross Run Branch in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4004 German Hi
CrossesOver Ross Run Branch
LocationKingsley Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyForest County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.54367, -79.31415
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 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 4004 German Hi over Over Ross Run Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4004 German Hi over Over Ross Run Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

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

How long is SR 4004 German Hi over Over Ross Run Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4004 German Hi over Over Ross Run Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.