US Bridges

SR 4017 over Bell Run

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI S Shinglehouse · Structure no. 000000000030422

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4017 over Bell Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4017 over Bell Run in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4017
CrossesBell Run
Location5 MI S Shinglehouse
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.91777, -78.2051
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic324 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$444,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4017 over Bell Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4017 over Bell 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4017 over Bell Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4017 over Bell Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4017 over Bell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.