US Bridges

SR 2037 over Branch of Fourmile Run

Poor

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Cook Township · Structure no. 000000000036510

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2037 over Branch of Fourmile Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2037 over Branch of Fourmile Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 101 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 2037
CrossesBranch of Fourmile Run
LocationCook Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.21418, -79.32227
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$495,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2037 over Branch of Fourmile Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR 2037 over Branch of Fourmile Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2037 over Branch of Fourmile Run carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 2037 over Branch of Fourmile Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2037 over Branch of Fourmile Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.