US Bridges

SR 4001 over Moore Run

PoorPosted for load

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.Ne.Of Bakersville · Structure no. 000000000031730

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4001 over Moore Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4001 over Moore Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 87 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 4001
CrossesMoore Run
Location1 Mi.Ne.Of Bakersville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.0535, -79.20115
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2024)
Projected traffic898 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$638,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4001 over Moore Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SR 4001 over Moore Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4001 over Moore Run carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4001 over Moore Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4001 over Moore Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.