US Bridges

SR 4038 over Washington Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Perryopolis Borough · Structure no. 000000000017039

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,086
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4038 over Washington Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 4038 over Washington Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,332 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4038
CrossesWashington Run
LocationPerryopolis Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08506, -79.74438
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2024)
Projected traffic1,332 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4038 over Washington Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4038 over Washington Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4038 over Washington Run carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4038 over Washington Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4038 over Washington Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.