US Bridges

SR 4010 over Branch of Brush Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000036690

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,764
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4010 over Branch of Brush Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 4010 over Branch of Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3,764 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4010
CrossesBranch of Brush Creek
LocationHempfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33229, -79.66484
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,764 (2024)
Projected traffic4,611 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$273,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4010 over Branch of Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4010 over Branch of Brush 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4010 over Branch of Brush Creek carry?

About 3,764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4010 over Branch of Brush Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4010 over Branch of Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.