US Bridges

SR 0400 over Beaver Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Washington & Bell Twps. · Structure no. 000000000036236

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,873
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0400 over Beaver Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0400 over Beaver Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 years old, older 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 3,873 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0400
CrossesBeaver Run
LocationWashington & Bell Twps.
RouteState Highway 380
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5137, -79.55131
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,873 (2024)
Projected traffic4,606 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0400 over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 0400 over Beaver Run 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 Beaver Run carry?

About 3,873 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0400 over Beaver Run?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0400 over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.