US Bridges

SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Cold Spring Creek

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Columbus Township · Structure no. 000000000034203

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
486
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Cold Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Cold Spring Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 486 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 4007 Bear Lake
CrossesOver Cold Spring Creek
LocationColumbus Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.96172, -79.52529
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Cold Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Cold Spring 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Cold Spring Creek carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Cold Spring Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Cold Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.