US Bridges

SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Shenango River Trib

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Sugar Grove Township · Structure no. 000000000042022

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Shenango River Trib is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Shenango River Trib in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 4021 Beatty Sch
CrossesShenango River Trib
LocationSugar Grove Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.44333, -80.36833
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2024)
Projected traffic199 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Shenango River Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Shenango River Trib 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Shenango River Trib carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Shenango River Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4021 Beatty Sch over Shenango River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.