US Bridges

Playford Ave over SR 0040

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Brownsville Borough · Structure no. 000000000016548

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Playford Ave over SR 0040 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Playford Ave over SR 0040 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesPlayford Ave
CrossesSR 0040
LocationBrownsville Borough
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.02059, -79.8759
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2024)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Playford Ave over SR 0040 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Playford Ave over SR 0040 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 2024.

How much traffic does Playford Ave over SR 0040 carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Playford Ave over SR 0040?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Playford Ave over SR 0040?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.