US Bridges

SR4031 Plsnt Vw DR over Branch of Johnson Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Mt Plesnt Tp .2M N SR4008 · Structure no. 000000000035794

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4031 Plsnt Vw DR over Branch of Johnson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4031 Plsnt Vw DR over Branch of Johnson Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR4031 Plsnt Vw DR
CrossesBranch of Johnson Creek
LocationMt Plesnt Tp .2M N SR4008
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.75028, -75.4074
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2023)
Projected traffic183 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4031 Plsnt Vw DR over Branch of Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4031 Plsnt Vw DR over Branch of Johnson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR4031 Plsnt Vw DR over Branch of Johnson Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR4031 Plsnt Vw DR over Branch of Johnson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR4031 Plsnt Vw DR over Branch of Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.