US Bridges

SR 4009 over Over Purple Brook

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI NE of Westfield · Structure no. 000000000033149

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4009 over Over Purple Brook is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4009 over Over Purple Brook in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4009
CrossesOver Purple Brook
Location2.5 MI NE of Westfield
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.95742, -77.52043
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2024)
Projected traffic280 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 4009 over Over Purple Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4009 over Over Purple 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4009 over Over Purple Brook carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 over Over Purple Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 over Over Purple Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.