US Bridges

SR 4028 over Branch of Burgetts Fork

Poor

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Burgettstown Borough · Structure no. 000000000035180

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,239
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4028 over Branch of Burgetts Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4028 over Branch of Burgetts Fork in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 99 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 1,239 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 4028
CrossesBranch of Burgetts Fork
LocationBurgettstown Borough
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.38638, -80.38842
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,239 (2024)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$456,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4028 over Branch of Burgetts Fork built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SR 4028 over Branch of Burgetts Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4028 over Branch of Burgetts Fork carry?

About 1,239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4028 over Branch of Burgetts Fork?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4028 over Branch of Burgetts Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.