SR 4003 over Dunlap Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFayette County, Pennsylvania · Brownsville Borough · Structure no. 000000000016958
- Built
- 1839
- 186 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,661
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4003 over Dunlap Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying SR 4003 over Dunlap Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1839 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 186 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 6,661 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,731 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4003 over Dunlap Creek built?
It was built in 1839, making it 186 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR 4003 over Dunlap Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 4003 over Dunlap Creek carry?
About 6,661 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 4003 over Dunlap Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4003 over Dunlap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.