US Bridges

SR 4018 Academy ST over Over Lake Creek

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Cooperstown Borough · Structure no. 000000000033857

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4018 Academy ST over Over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4018 Academy ST over Over Lake Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 4018 Academy ST
CrossesOver Lake Creek
LocationCooperstown Borough
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.50118, -79.87665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2024)
Projected traffic458 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4018 Academy ST over Over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4018 Academy ST over Over Lake Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4018 Academy ST over Over Lake Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4018 Academy ST over Over Lake Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4018 Academy ST over Over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.