US Bridges

SR 4001 over Over Little Pine Cr.

PoorClosed to traffic

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Village of English Center · Structure no. 000000000025018

Built
1891
134 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
306 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4001 over Over Little Pine Cr. is a steel suspension carrying SR 4001 over Over Little Pine Cr. in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1891, so it is 134 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2032. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4001
CrossesOver Little Pine Cr.
LocationVillage of English Center
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.4345, -77.28875
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2024)
Projected traffic239 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.7 mi (117 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4001 over Over Little Pine Cr. built?

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4001 over Over Little Pine Cr. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4001 over Over Little Pine Cr. carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4001 over Over Little Pine Cr.?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4001 over Over Little Pine Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.