US Bridges

SR 4077 over Little Pucketa Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Upper Burrell Township · Structure no. 000000000036763

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4077 over Little Pucketa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4077 over Little Pucketa Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,610 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 4077
CrossesLittle Pucketa Creek
LocationUpper Burrell Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.5597, -79.68393
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 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,420 (2024)
Projected traffic3,610 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 4077 over Little Pucketa Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4077 over Little Pucketa 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4077 over Little Pucketa Creek carry?

About 2,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4077 over Little Pucketa Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4077 over Little Pucketa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.