US Bridges

SR 0040 over Turnpike 43

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · E of Brownsville · Structure no. 000000000045509

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,716
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over Turnpike 43 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0040 over Turnpike 43 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,716 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,686 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 0040
CrossesTurnpike 43
LocationE of Brownsville
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.99528, -79.84822
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,716 (2024)
Projected traffic9,686 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0040 over Turnpike 43 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0040 over Turnpike 43 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0040 over Turnpike 43 carry?

About 6,716 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over Turnpike 43?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0040 over Turnpike 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.