SR 0040 over Catfish Creek
PoorWashington County, Pennsylvania · City of Washington · Structure no. 000000000034387
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,885
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0040 over Catfish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0040 over Catfish Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 82 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 15,885 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0040 over Catfish Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR 0040 over Catfish 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 0040 over Catfish Creek carry?
About 15,885 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 0040 over Catfish Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0040 over Catfish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.