US Bridges

SR 4026 over Bennys Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W.Of Weigh Scales · Structure no. 000000000029317

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
927
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4026 over Bennys Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4026 over Bennys Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,669 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4026
CrossesBennys Run
Location1 MI W.Of Weigh Scales
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82256, -76.58574
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 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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2024)
Projected traffic1,669 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4026 over Bennys 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 4026 over Bennys Run carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 4026 over Bennys Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4026 over Bennys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.