US Bridges

SR 0119 Southbound over SR 0040

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · South & North Union Twp. · Structure no. 000000000016617

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0119 Southbound over SR 0040 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0119 Southbound over SR 0040 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 5 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 10,394 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,355 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0119 Southbound
CrossesSR 0040
LocationSouth & North Union Twp.
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90656, -79.73953
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,394 (2024)
Projected traffic15,355 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$442,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0119 Southbound over SR 0040 built?

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

What condition is SR 0119 Southbound over SR 0040 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 0119 Southbound over SR 0040 carry?

About 10,394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0119 Southbound over SR 0040?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0119 Southbound over SR 0040?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.