US Bridges

SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Over Freeland Run

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Salem Township · Structure no. 000000000026062

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Over Freeland Run is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Over Freeland Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 110 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4021 Beatty Sch
CrossesOver Freeland Run
LocationSalem Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.42468, -80.2876
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2024)
Projected traffic217 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Over Freeland Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Over Freeland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Over Freeland Run carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Over Freeland Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Over Freeland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.