US Bridges

SR 0040 over SR 8008

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · South Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016575

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over SR 8008 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0040 over SR 8008 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 11,805 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,262 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0040
CrossesSR 8008
LocationSouth Union Township
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8694, -79.69755
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
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,805 (2024)
Projected traffic9,262 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SR 8008 built?

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

What condition is SR 0040 over SR 8008 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 SR 8008 carry?

About 11,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over SR 8008?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0040 over SR 8008?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.