US Bridges

SR 0043 over SR 3015

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Georges Township · Structure no. 000000000016591

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,059
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0043 over SR 3015 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0043 over SR 3015 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9,059 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,776 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0043
CrossesSR 3015
LocationGeorges Township
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates39.84, -79.75669
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,059 (2024)
Projected traffic5,776 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0043 over SR 3015 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0043 over SR 3015 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0043 over SR 3015 carry?

About 9,059 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0043 over SR 3015?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0043 over SR 3015?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.