US Bridges

SR 4001 over Tributary Potter Brook

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI S of Potter Brook · Structure no. 000000000033126

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4001 over Tributary Potter Brook is a concrete slab carrying SR 4001 over Tributary Potter Brook in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 4001
CrossesTributary Potter Brook
Location1.2 MI S of Potter Brook
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.88225, -77.59644
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2024)
Projected traffic61 by 2032
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 4001 over Tributary Potter Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4001 over Tributary Potter Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4001 over Tributary Potter Brook carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SR 4001 over Tributary Potter Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4001 over Tributary Potter Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.