US Bridges

SR 4003 over Broughton Brook

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 MI SE of Westfield · Structure no. 000000000033136

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 over Broughton Brook is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 4003 over Broughton Brook in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 73 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 5 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4003
CrossesBroughton Brook
Location0.75 MI SE of Westfield
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.91783, -77.5222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2024)
Projected traffic222 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4003 over Broughton Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 4003 over Broughton Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4003 over Broughton Brook carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 over Broughton Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 over Broughton Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.