US Bridges

SR 4001 over Sartwell Creek

Poor

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI N Burtville · Structure no. 000000000030398

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4001 over Sartwell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4001 over Sartwell Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4001
CrossesSartwell Creek
Location4 MI N Burtville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.84491, -78.18996
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2024)
Projected traffic272 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$701,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4001 over Sartwell Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4001 over Sartwell 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4001 over Sartwell Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 4001 over Sartwell Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4001 over Sartwell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.