SR 4012 over Loyalsock Creek
PoorPosted for loadSullivan County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Forksville · Structure no. 000000000032068
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 153 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4012 over Loyalsock Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying SR 4012 over Loyalsock Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 175 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4012 over Loyalsock Creek built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is SR 4012 over Loyalsock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 4012 over Loyalsock Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 4012 over Loyalsock Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4012 over Loyalsock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.