US Bridges

SR 4016 Baker Hill over Beatty Run

Poor

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Jackson Township · Structure no. 000000000033854

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4016 Baker Hill over Beatty Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4016 Baker Hill over Beatty Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 4016 Baker Hill
CrossesBeatty Run
LocationJackson Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.48981, -79.90007
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2024)
Projected traffic131 by 2032
Trucks13%
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 4016 Baker Hill over Beatty Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4016 Baker Hill over Beatty 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4016 Baker Hill over Beatty Run carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 4016 Baker Hill over Beatty Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4016 Baker Hill over Beatty Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.