US Bridges

SR1040 over S Jefferson / Bike Trail

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · East of Kittanning · Structure no. 000000000003161

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,831
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1040 over S Jefferson / Bike Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1040 over S Jefferson / Bike Trail in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 11,831 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,485 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1040
CrossesS Jefferson / Bike Trail
LocationEast of Kittanning
RouteU.S. Route 422B
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80693, -79.51435
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,831 (2023)
Projected traffic18,485 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1040 over S Jefferson / Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR1040 over S Jefferson / Bike Trail 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1040 over S Jefferson / Bike Trail carry?

About 11,831 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR1040 over S Jefferson / Bike Trail?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR1040 over S Jefferson / Bike Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.