US Bridges

SR 4005 over West Branch Coxes Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI W of Somerset · Structure no. 000000000048739

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4005 over West Branch Coxes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4005 over West Branch Coxes Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 556 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4005
CrossesWest Branch Coxes Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Somerset
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01699, -79.1262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2024)
Projected traffic511 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4005 over West Branch Coxes Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4005 over West 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4005 over West Branch Coxes Creek carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4005 over West Branch Coxes Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4005 over West Branch Coxes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.