US Bridges

SR 3027 over SR 0040

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · South Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016949

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,734
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3027 over SR 0040 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3027 over SR 0040 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 4,734 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,968 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3027
CrossesSR 0040
LocationSouth Union Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87109, -79.70109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,734 (2024)
Projected traffic4,968 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3027 over SR 0040 built?

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

What condition is SR 3027 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR 3027 over SR 0040 carry?

About 4,734 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3027 over SR 0040?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3027 over SR 0040?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.