US Bridges

SR 4038 over Washington Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Perry Township · Structure no. 000000000017040

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4038 over Washington Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 126 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 5 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 59 ft (18 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4038
CrossesWashington Run
LocationPerry Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0868, -79.73431
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2024)
Projected traffic1,332 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$665,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4038 over Washington Run built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

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 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4038 over Washington Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.