US Bridges

SR 4005 over Little Brush Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Crystal Springs · Structure no. 000000000017939

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4005 over Little Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4005 over Little Brush Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 6 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 4005
CrossesLittle Brush Creek
LocationCrystal Springs
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.94989, -78.22932
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2024)
Projected traffic213 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4005 over Little Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 4005 over Little Brush 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4005 over Little Brush Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4005 over Little Brush Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4005 over Little Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.