US Bridges

SR 4004 over US 219

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi.N.Of Gideon · Structure no. 000000000031737

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4004 over US 219 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4004 over US 219 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 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 5 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2032. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 4004
CrossesUS 219
Location.25 Mi.N.Of Gideon
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08757, -79.04069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2024)
Projected traffic295 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4004 over US 219 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 4004 over US 219 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4004 over US 219 carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4004 over US 219?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4004 over US 219?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.