US Bridges

SR 4004 over Dunlap Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · German Township · Structure no. 000000000041086

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4004 over Dunlap Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4004 over Dunlap Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 364 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4004
CrossesDunlap Creek
LocationGerman Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9218, -79.84281
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2024)
Projected traffic322 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 4004 over Dunlap Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4004 over Dunlap Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does SR 4004 over Dunlap Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4004 over Dunlap Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4004 over Dunlap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.