US Bridges

SR 4020 over Unt to Lick Run

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 MI NE of Coveytown · Structure no. 000000000032078

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4020 over Unt to Lick Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4020 over Unt to Lick Run in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 4020
CrossesUnt to Lick Run
Location1.25 MI NE of Coveytown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.54783, -76.43261
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2024)
Projected traffic275 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4020 over Unt to Lick Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4020 over Unt to Lick 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4020 over Unt to Lick Run carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4020 over Unt to Lick Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4020 over Unt to Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.