US Bridges

SR 4026 over East Branch Coxes Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.Ne.Of Somerset · Structure no. 000000000031771

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,675
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4026 over East Branch Coxes Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 4026 over East Branch Coxes Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,675 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,074 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 4026
CrossesEast Branch Coxes Creek
Location.5 Mi.Ne.Of Somerset
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.0195, -79.06759
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,675 (2024)
Projected traffic4,074 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$808,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4026 over East Branch Coxes Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 4026 over East Branch Coxes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4026 over East Branch Coxes Creek carry?

About 3,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 4026 over East Branch Coxes Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4026 over East Branch Coxes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.