US Bridges

SR 4013 over Bolivar Run

Poor

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Bradford · Structure no. 000000000025538

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,769
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4013 over Bolivar Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4013 over Bolivar Run in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 89 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 4,769 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,996 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 4013
CrossesBolivar Run
LocationBradford
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.97427, -78.62928
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,769 (2023)
Projected traffic6,996 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$636,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4013 over Bolivar Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR 4013 over Bolivar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4013 over Bolivar Run carry?

About 4,769 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4013 over Bolivar Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4013 over Bolivar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.