US Bridges

SR 4051 over Paint Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Paint Borough · Structure no. 000000000031790

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,821
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4051 over Paint Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4051 over Paint Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 101 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 1,821 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,234 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4051
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationPaint Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24352, -78.84746
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,821 (2024)
Projected traffic2,234 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4051 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 4051 over Paint 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 4051 over Paint Creek carry?

About 1,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4051 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4051 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.