US Bridges

SR 0040 over Township Road 655

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Brownsville Township · Structure no. 000000000016549

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,272
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over Township Road 655 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0040 over Township Road 655 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 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 11,272 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,940 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0040
CrossesTownship Road 655
LocationBrownsville Township
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0165, -79.87397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,272 (2024)
Projected traffic11,940 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$218,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0040 over Township Road 655 built?

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

What condition is SR 0040 over Township Road 655 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0040 over Township Road 655 carry?

About 11,272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over Township Road 655?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0040 over Township Road 655?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.