US Bridges

SR 4033 over Roaring Run

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Pilltown · Structure no. 000000000031781

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4033 over Roaring Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 4033 over Roaring Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 117 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4033
CrossesRoaring Run
LocationPilltown
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17148, -79.01466
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2024)
Projected traffic103 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4033 over Roaring Run built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 4033 over Roaring Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4033 over Roaring Run carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4033 over Roaring Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4033 over Roaring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.