US Bridges

SR 0366 over Pucketa Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Washington Township · Structure no. 000000000036202

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,887
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0366 over Pucketa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0366 over Pucketa Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,887 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,951 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 0366
CrossesPucketa Creek
LocationWashington Township
RouteState Highway 366
Coordinates40.49991, -79.67297
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,887 (2023)
Projected traffic2,951 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0366 over Pucketa Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 0366 over Pucketa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0366 over Pucketa Creek carry?

About 5,887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 0366 over Pucketa Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0366 over Pucketa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.