US Bridges

SR 2004 over Lick Run

Poor

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.W.Of Meadow Gap · Structure no. 000000000018796

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004 over Lick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2004 over Lick Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2004
CrossesLick Run
Location1.5 Mi.W.Of Meadow Gap
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.16446, -77.94685
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic211 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$692,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2004 over Lick Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 2004 over Lick Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2004 over Lick Run carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004 over Lick Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2004 over Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.