SR 4045 over Chartiers Run
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · Mount Pleasant Township · Structure no. 000000000035208
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,159
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4045 over Chartiers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4045 over Chartiers Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4045 over Chartiers Run built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is SR 4045 over Chartiers Run 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 4045 over Chartiers Run carry?
About 1,159 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 4045 over Chartiers Run?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4045 over Chartiers Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.