US Bridges

SR 4004 over Blooming Grove Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Blmng Grv Tp .6M E SR4002 · Structure no. 000000000030006

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
553
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4004 over Blooming Grove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4004 over Blooming Grove Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 553 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 691 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4004
CrossesBlooming Grove Creek
LocationBlmng Grv Tp .6M E SR4002
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.37068, -75.15476
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2024)
Projected traffic691 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4004 over Blooming Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4004 over Blooming Grove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4004 over Blooming Grove Creek carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4004 over Blooming Grove Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4004 over Blooming Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.