US Bridges

SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Redstone Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · City of Uniontown · Structure no. 000000000017060

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,291
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Redstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Redstone Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 8,291 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,530 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2040; US 40 Bus
CrossesRedstone Creek
LocationCity of Uniontown
RouteU.S. Route 40B
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89773, -79.72379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,291 (2023)
Projected traffic11,530 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Redstone Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Redstone Creek 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 Redstone Creek carry?

About 8,291 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Redstone Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2040; US 40 Bus over Redstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.