US Bridges

SR 4040 over Branch of Chartiers Ck.

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · City of Lower Burrell · Structure no. 000000000036740

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
795
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4040 over Branch of Chartiers Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4040 over Branch of Chartiers Ck. in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4040
CrossesBranch of Chartiers Ck.
LocationCity of Lower Burrell
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59904, -79.69505
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2024)
Projected traffic971 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4040 over Branch of Chartiers Ck. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4040 over Branch of Chartiers Ck. 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 4040 over Branch of Chartiers Ck. carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4040 over Branch of Chartiers Ck.?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4040 over Branch of Chartiers Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.