US Bridges

SR 4016 over Redstone Creek

Poor

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Menallen Township · Structure no. 000000000016993

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4016 over Redstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4016 over Redstone Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 4016
CrossesRedstone Creek
LocationMenallen Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.99723, -79.78583
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2024)
Projected traffic567 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$593,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4016 over Redstone Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4016 over Redstone 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4016 over Redstone Creek carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4016 over Redstone Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4016 over Redstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.