US Bridges

SR 0040 over Southwest Pa Railroad

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · South Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016573

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,229
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over Southwest Pa Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0040 over Southwest Pa Railroad 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,229 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0040
CrossesSouthwest Pa Railroad
LocationSouth Union Township
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87164, -79.71275
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,229 (2024)
Projected traffic4,183 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0040 over Southwest Pa Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR 0040 over Southwest Pa Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0040 over Southwest Pa Railroad carry?

About 5,229 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over Southwest Pa Railroad?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0040 over Southwest Pa Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.