US Bridges

SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Coal Lick Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · City of Uniontown · Structure no. 000000000017058

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Coal Lick Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Coal Lick Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 15,391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,697 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2040; US 40 Bus
CrossesCoal Lick Run
LocationCity of Uniontown
RouteU.S. Route 40B
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9003, -79.7307
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,391 (2024)
Projected traffic9,697 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Coal Lick Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Coal Lick 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Coal Lick Run carry?

About 15,391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Coal Lick Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Coal Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.