SR 0040 over Youghiogheny River Dam
GoodFayette County, Pennsylvania · Yough Dam (somerfield) · Structure no. 000000000043180
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,730 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,679
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0040 over Youghiogheny River Dam is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0040 over Youghiogheny River Dam in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,679 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2032. The structure is 1,730 ft (527.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0040 over Youghiogheny River Dam built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 0040 over Youghiogheny River Dam 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 0040 over Youghiogheny River Dam carry?
About 5,679 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 0040 over Youghiogheny River Dam?
The structure is 1,730 ft (527.3 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0040 over Youghiogheny River Dam?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.