US Bridges

SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Wolf Run

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Jackson Township · Structure no. 000000000033842

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
596
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Wolf Run is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Wolf Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 71 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 596 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 4003 Patchel RD
CrossesOver Wolf Run
LocationJackson Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.47439, -79.84787
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2024)
Projected traffic1,067 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Wolf Run 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Wolf Run carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Wolf Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.