US Bridges

SR 0040 over Chartiers Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · N. Franklin & Canton Twp. · Structure no. 000000000041750

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,470
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over Chartiers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0040 over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 14,470 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,203 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0040
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationN. Franklin & Canton Twp.
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates40.16435, -80.27446
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,470 (2023)
Projected traffic21,203 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 0040 over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0040 over Chartiers Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0040 over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 14,470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0040 over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.