Christopher Way over Blooming Grove Creek
PoorPike County, Pennsylvania · At SR 4004 Intersection · Structure no. 000000000030016
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Christopher Way over Blooming Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Christopher Way over Blooming Grove Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Christopher Way over Blooming Grove Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Christopher Way 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Christopher Way over Blooming Grove Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Christopher Way over Blooming Grove Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Christopher Way over Blooming Grove Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.