US Bridges

SR 0040 over Jennings Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Menallen South Township · Structure no. 000000000016552

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,415
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over Jennings Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0040 over Jennings Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 9,415 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,180 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0040
CrossesJennings Run
LocationMenallen South Township
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91892, -79.75422
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,415 (2024)
Projected traffic13,180 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0040 over Jennings Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0040 over Jennings Run 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 SR 0040 over Jennings Run carry?

About 9,415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over Jennings Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0040 over Jennings Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.