US Bridges

SR 0400 over Branch of Pucketa Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Washington Township · Structure no. 000000000036232

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,737
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0400 over Branch of Pucketa Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0400 over Branch of Pucketa Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, 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 6 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 9,737 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,242 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0400
CrossesBranch of Pucketa Creek
LocationWashington Township
RouteState Highway 380
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50528, -79.6756
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,737 (2024)
Projected traffic18,242 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$345,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0400 over Branch of Pucketa Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0400 over Branch of 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 0400 over Branch of Pucketa Creek carry?

About 9,737 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 0400 over Branch of Pucketa Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0400 over Branch of Pucketa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.