US Bridges

SR 3009 over SR 0040

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · South Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016903

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,277
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over SR 0040 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3009 over SR 0040 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 10,277 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,769 by 2032. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3009
CrossesSR 0040
LocationSouth Union Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.88222, -79.74
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,277 (2024)
Projected traffic7,769 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 over SR 0040 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3009 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3009 over SR 0040 carry?

About 10,277 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over SR 0040?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over SR 0040?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.