US Bridges

SR 4008 over Burgetts Fork

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Burgettstown Borough · Structure no. 000000000035122

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,867
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 over Burgetts Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4008 over Burgetts Fork in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 2,867 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,444 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 4008
CrossesBurgetts Fork
LocationBurgettstown Borough
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.37239, -80.39259
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,867 (2024)
Projected traffic3,444 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4008 over Burgetts Fork built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 4008 over Burgetts Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4008 over Burgetts Fork carry?

About 2,867 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 over Burgetts Fork?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 over Burgetts Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.