US Bridges

SR 4002 over Charleston Run

Poor

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Wellsboro · Structure no. 000000000033130

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,221
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4002 over Charleston Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4002 over Charleston Run in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4 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.

It carries about 3,221 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,196 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 4002
CrossesCharleston Run
LocationBoro of Wellsboro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.75089, -77.29352
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,221 (2024)
Projected traffic5,196 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$502,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4002 over Charleston Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4002 over Charleston Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4002 over Charleston Run carry?

About 3,221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4002 over Charleston Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4002 over Charleston Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.