US Bridges

SR 4008 over Spruce Run

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mile West of SR 985 · Structure no. 000000000067900

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 over Spruce Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4008 over Spruce Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 4008
CrossesSpruce Run
Location1.3 Mile West of SR 985
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.13354, -79.10557
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 4008 over Spruce Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4008 over Spruce Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4008 over Spruce Run carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 over Spruce Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 4008 over Spruce Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.