US Bridges

SR 8042 over SR 0040

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · West Brownsville Borough · Structure no. 000000000057111

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,019
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8042 over SR 0040 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8042 over SR 0040 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,019 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,719 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8042
CrossesSR 0040
LocationWest Brownsville Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02815, -79.89461
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,019 (2024)
Projected traffic2,719 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8042 over SR 0040 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8042 over SR 0040 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 8042 over SR 0040 carry?

About 2,019 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8042 over SR 0040?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8042 over SR 0040?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.