US Bridges

SR 4046 over Downers Run & Aband. R/R

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 3.2 MI N from SR 0051 · Structure no. 000000000052781

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,293
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4046 over Downers Run & Aband. R/R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4046 over Downers Run & Aband. R/R in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,293 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2020. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4046
CrossesDowners Run & Aband. R/R
Location3.2 MI N from SR 0051
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11361, -79.81346
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,293 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2020
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 4046 over Downers Run & Aband. R/R built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4046 over Downers Run & Aband. R/R 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4046 over Downers Run & Aband. R/R carry?

About 2,293 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4046 over Downers Run & Aband. R/R?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4046 over Downers Run & Aband. R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.