US Bridges

SR 4041 over Trib.Stony Creek

Poor

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.W.Of Tirehill · Structure no. 000000000031786

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4041 over Trib.Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4041 over Trib.Stony Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 876 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 913 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4041
CrossesTrib.Stony Creek
Location.5 Mi.W.Of Tirehill
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26443, -78.91834
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic876 (2024)
Projected traffic913 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4041 over Trib.Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4041 over Trib.Stony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4041 over Trib.Stony Creek carry?

About 876 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4041 over Trib.Stony Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4041 over Trib.Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.