US Bridges

SR 4008 over Dunlap Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Redstone Township · Structure no. 000000000016983

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,942
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 over Dunlap Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4008 over Dunlap Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,942 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,353 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 4008
CrossesDunlap Creek
LocationRedstone Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.93888, -79.84922
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,942 (2024)
Projected traffic2,353 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4008 over Dunlap Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 4008 over Dunlap Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4008 over Dunlap Creek carry?

About 1,942 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 over Dunlap Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 over Dunlap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.