US Bridges

SR 4033 over Ruff Creek

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Washington Township · Structure no. 000000000018470

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4033 over Ruff Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4033 over Ruff Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 4033
CrossesRuff Creek
LocationWashington Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.96318, -80.19332
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2023)
Projected traffic376 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 4033 over Ruff Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4033 over Ruff 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4033 over Ruff Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 4033 over Ruff Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4033 over Ruff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.