US Bridges

SR 4049 over Arden Mines Run

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Chartiers Township · Structure no. 000000000035214

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,307
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4049 over Arden Mines Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 4049 over Arden Mines Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,307 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,188 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4049
CrossesArden Mines Run
LocationChartiers Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20746, -80.25616
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,307 (2024)
Projected traffic7,188 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4049 over Arden Mines Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4049 over Arden Mines Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4049 over Arden Mines Run carry?

About 6,307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4049 over Arden Mines Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4049 over Arden Mines Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.