US Bridges

SR 4023 Plank Road over Over Brokenstraw Creek

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Columbus Township · Structure no. 000000000034222

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4023 Plank Road over Over Brokenstraw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4023 Plank Road over Over Brokenstraw Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4023 Plank Road
CrossesOver Brokenstraw Creek
LocationColumbus Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.93988, -79.58179
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2024)
Projected traffic309 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$257,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4023 Plank Road over Over Brokenstraw Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4023 Plank Road over Over Brokenstraw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4023 Plank Road over Over Brokenstraw Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4023 Plank Road over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4023 Plank Road over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.