US Bridges

SR 0040 over Redstone Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · South Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016567

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,482
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over Redstone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0040 over Redstone Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10,482 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,791 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0040
CrossesRedstone Creek
LocationSouth Union Township
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87011, -79.71667
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,482 (2024)
Projected traffic8,791 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Redstone Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0040 over Redstone Creek 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 Redstone Creek carry?

About 10,482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over Redstone Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 0040 over Redstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.