US Bridges

SR 4049 over Burgetts Fork

Poor

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Smith Township · Structure no. 000000000035186

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,195
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4049 over Burgetts Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4049 over Burgetts Fork in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 115 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 1,195 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,231 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4049
CrossesBurgetts Fork
LocationSmith Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33711, -80.38741
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,195 (2024)
Projected traffic1,231 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4049 over Burgetts Fork built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 4049 over 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 4049 over Burgetts Fork carry?

About 1,195 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4049 over Burgetts Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4049 over Burgetts Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.