US Bridges

SR 4003 over Abandoned CSXT R/R

Poor

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Brownsville Borough · Structure no. 000000000016959

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,661
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 4003 over Abandoned CSXT R/R is a masonry culvert carrying SR 4003 over Abandoned CSXT R/R in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 6,661 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,731 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4003
CrossesAbandoned CSXT R/R
LocationBrownsville Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0228, -79.8852
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,661 (2024)
Projected traffic8,731 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4003 over Abandoned CSXT R/R built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4003 over Abandoned CSXT R/R 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4003 over Abandoned CSXT R/R carry?

About 6,661 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 over Abandoned CSXT R/R?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 over Abandoned CSXT R/R?

It is owned by the Railroad.