US Bridges

SR 0040 over Turnpike 43 (mile 29.97)

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Centerville Borough · Structure no. 000000000034394

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,269
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over Turnpike 43 (mile 29.97) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0040 over Turnpike 43 (mile 29.97) in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 12,269 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,244 by 2032. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 106 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 0040
CrossesTurnpike 43 (mile 29.97)
LocationCenterville Borough
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03752, -79.91863
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,269 (2024)
Projected traffic13,244 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Turnpike 43 (mile 29.97) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0040 over Turnpike 43 (mile 29.97) 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0040 over Turnpike 43 (mile 29.97) carry?

About 12,269 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over Turnpike 43 (mile 29.97)?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0040 over Turnpike 43 (mile 29.97)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.