US Bridges

SR 4019 over Quemahoning Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 Mi.E.Of Jerome · Structure no. 000000000031759

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4019 over Quemahoning Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4019 over Quemahoning Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 99 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 5 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4019
CrossesQuemahoning Creek
Location1.8 Mi.E.Of Jerome
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19323, -78.93828
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2024)
Projected traffic589 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4019 over Quemahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 4019 over Quemahoning 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4019 over Quemahoning Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4019 over Quemahoning Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4019 over Quemahoning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.