US Bridges

SR 0040 over Mon 0088 4003 4035 2 R/R

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Brownsville High-Level · Structure no. 000000000034398

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
2,133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over Mon 0088 4003 4035 2 R/R is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying SR 0040 over Mon 0088 4003 4035 2 R/R in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 12,363 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,056 by 2035. The structure is 2,133 ft (650.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 0040
CrossesMon 0088 4003 4035 2 R/R
LocationBrownsville High-Level
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates40.02658, -79.88846
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,133 ft (650.1 m)
Longest span518 ft (157.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,363 (2024)
Projected traffic12,056 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0040 over Mon 0088 4003 4035 2 R/R built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 0040 over Mon 0088 4003 4035 2 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0040 over Mon 0088 4003 4035 2 R/R carry?

About 12,363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over Mon 0088 4003 4035 2 R/R?

The structure is 2,133 ft (650.1 m) long with a longest span of 518 ft (157.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0040 over Mon 0088 4003 4035 2 R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.