US Bridges

SR 4023 over Quemahoning Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · .6 M.S.Jenners Crossroads · Structure no. 000000000031766

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,875
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4023 over Quemahoning Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4023 over Quemahoning Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,696 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 4023
CrossesQuemahoning Creek
Location.6 M.S.Jenners Crossroads
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.14401, -79.0566
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,875 (2024)
Projected traffic1,696 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4023 over Quemahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 4023 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4023 over Quemahoning Creek carry?

About 1,875 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4023 over Quemahoning Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4023 over Quemahoning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.