US Bridges

SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Pine Valley Brook

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Freehold Township · Structure no. 000000000034204

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
486
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Pine Valley Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Pine Valley Brook in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 94 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 4007 Bear Lake
CrossesOver Pine Valley Brook
LocationFreehold Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.98396, -79.51413
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Pine Valley Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Pine Valley Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Pine Valley Brook carry?

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

How long is SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Pine Valley Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4007 Bear Lake over Over Pine Valley Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.