US Bridges

SR 4026 over Bennys Run

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI W of Weigh Scales · Structure no. 000000000029315

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
802
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4026 over Bennys Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4026 over Bennys Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 802 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 4026
CrossesBennys Run
Location3 MI W of Weigh Scales
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.81663, -76.60477
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2024)
Projected traffic981 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 4026 over Bennys Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4026 over Bennys Run 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4026 over Bennys Run carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4026 over Bennys Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4026 over Bennys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.