SR 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek
PoorWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · City of Lower Burrell · Structure no. 000000000036766
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,542
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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.
It carries about 4,542 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,011 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4081 over Little Pucketa 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 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek carry?
About 4,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SR 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4081 over Little Pucketa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.