US Bridges

SR 4019 - Leger RD over Brush Creek

PoorPosted for load

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · North Huntingdon Township · Structure no. 000000000036696

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4019 - Leger RD over Brush Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 4019 - Leger RD over Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4019 - Leger RD
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationNorth Huntingdon Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.35838, -79.74256
Functional classUrban Local

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
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,119 (2024)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$292,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4019 - Leger RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4019 - Leger RD over Brush Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4019 - Leger RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 5,119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4019 - Leger RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4019 - Leger RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.