SR 4027 over South Fork Bens Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Forwardstown · Structure no. 000000000031776
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4027 over South Fork Bens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4027 over South Fork Bens Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4027 over South Fork Bens Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is SR 4027 over South Fork Bens Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 4027 over South Fork Bens Creek carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 4027 over South Fork Bens Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4027 over South Fork Bens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.