US Bridges

SR 0040 over SR 8005

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · South Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016557

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,765
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over SR 8005 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0040 over SR 8005 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 19,765 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,020 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 0040
CrossesSR 8005
LocationSouth Union Township
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89903, -79.74958
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,765 (2024)
Projected traffic14,020 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 0040 over SR 8005 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0040 over SR 8005 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 SR 8005 carry?

About 19,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over SR 8005?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0040 over SR 8005?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.