US Bridges

SR 4003 Good Hope over Over Big Run Trib

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · West Salem Township · Structure no. 000000000026035

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
483
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 Good Hope over Over Big Run Trib is a concrete slab carrying SR 4003 Good Hope over Over Big Run Trib in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 111 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 6 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 483 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 634 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4003 Good Hope
CrossesOver Big Run Trib
LocationWest Salem Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.38728, -80.43706
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2023)
Projected traffic634 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4003 Good Hope over Over Big Run Trib built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 4003 Good Hope over Over Big Run Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4003 Good Hope over Over Big Run Trib carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 Good Hope over Over Big Run Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 Good Hope over Over Big Run Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.