SR 4031 over South Fork Bens Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Thomas Mills · Structure no. 000000000031779
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 973
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4031 over South Fork Bens Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4031 over South Fork Bens Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 973 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4031 over South Fork Bens Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4031 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 4031 over South Fork Bens Creek carry?
About 973 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 4031 over South Fork Bens Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4031 over South Fork Bens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.