US Bridges

S.R. 4012 over Over Blacks Creek

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 6 MI West of Buttonwood · Structure no. 000000000025029

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 4012 over Over Blacks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R. 4012 over Over Blacks Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS.R. 4012
CrossesOver Blacks Creek
Location6 MI West of Buttonwood
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.53435, -77.16918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2032
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 4012 over Over Blacks Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 4012 over Over Blacks Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 4012 over Over Blacks Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 4012 over Over Blacks Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 4012 over Over Blacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.