US Bridges

SR 4038 over Youghiogheny River/Trail

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Layton Bridge · Structure no. 000000000017042

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
911 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,086
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4038 over Youghiogheny River/Trail is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 4038 over Youghiogheny River/Trail in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 133 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,332 by 2042. The structure is 911 ft (277.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4038
CrossesYoughiogheny River/Trail
LocationLayton Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08975, -79.72949
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length911 ft (277.7 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2024)
Projected traffic1,332 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4038 over Youghiogheny River/Trail built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 4038 over Youghiogheny River/Trail 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4038 over Youghiogheny River/Trail carry?

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

How long is SR 4038 over Youghiogheny River/Trail?

The structure is 911 ft (277.7 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4038 over Youghiogheny River/Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.