US Bridges

SR4005 over Pekin Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Near Richardsville · Structure no. 000000000019812

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4005 over Pekin Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4005 over Pekin Run in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 73 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR4005
CrossesPekin Run
LocationNear Richardsville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.21577, -79.02458
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2024)
Projected traffic798 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR4005 over Pekin Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR4005 over Pekin 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR4005 over Pekin Run carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR4005 over Pekin Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR4005 over Pekin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.