US Bridges

SR 4027 over Cummings Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 3 Miles Southeast Nelson · Structure no. 000000000033201

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
577
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027 over Cummings Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4027 over Cummings Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4027
CrossesCummings Creek
Location3 Miles Southeast Nelson
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.935, -77.26113
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2024)
Projected traffic1,196 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4027 over Cummings Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4027 over Cummings Creek 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 4027 over Cummings Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4027 over Cummings Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4027 over Cummings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.