US Bridges

SR 4020 over Hallowing Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Village of Asherton · Structure no. 000000000029302

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4020 over Hallowing Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4020 over Hallowing Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4020
CrossesHallowing Run
LocationVillage of Asherton
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78535, -76.8351
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2023)
Projected traffic243 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4020 over Hallowing Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4020 over Hallowing 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4020 over Hallowing Run carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 4020 over Hallowing Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4020 over Hallowing Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.