US Bridges

SR 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · City of Lower Burrell · Structure no. 000000000036765

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,157
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 54 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 5 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 3,157 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,210 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4081
CrossesLittle Pucketa Creek
LocationCity of Lower Burrell
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59333, -79.84833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,157 (2024)
Projected traffic4,210 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 4081 over Little Pucketa 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 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek carry?

About 3,157 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.