US Bridges

SR 0040 over SR 0079

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · SR 0040 over SR 0079 · Structure no. 000000000047629

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over SR 0079 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0040 over SR 0079 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,997 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesSR 0040
CrossesSR 0079
LocationSR 0040 over SR 0079
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates40.14956, -80.20523
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,997 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0040 over SR 0079 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0040 over SR 0079 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 SR 0079 carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over SR 0079?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0040 over SR 0079?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.