US Bridges

SR 0040 over Abandoned NS R/R

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · North Bethlehem Township · Structure no. 000000000034391

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,572
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over Abandoned NS R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0040 over Abandoned NS R/R in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 4,572 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,543 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0040
CrossesAbandoned NS R/R
LocationNorth Bethlehem Township
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08236, -80.05009
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,572 (2024)
Projected traffic6,543 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0040 over Abandoned NS R/R built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0040 over Abandoned NS R/R 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0040 over Abandoned NS R/R carry?

About 4,572 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over Abandoned NS R/R?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0040 over Abandoned NS R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.