US Bridges

SR 4009 over Brush Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · City of Jeannette · Structure no. 000000000036688

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,868
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4009 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4009 over Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,868 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,364 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 4009
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationCity of Jeannette
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.32498, -79.61162
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,868 (2024)
Projected traffic4,364 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4009 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4009 over Brush Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4009 over Brush Creek carry?

About 2,868 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.