US Bridges

SR 4007 Bear Lake over Bear Creek

Good

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Freehold Twp · Structure no. 000000000046244

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4007 Bear Lake over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4007 Bear Lake over Bear Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 4007 Bear Lake
CrossesBear Creek
LocationFreehold Twp
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.99232, -79.48277
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2024)
Projected traffic535 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4007 Bear Lake over Bear 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 September 2024.

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

About 477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 4007 Bear Lake over Bear Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4007 Bear Lake over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.