US Bridges

SR 4081 over Chartiers Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · City of Lower Burrell · Structure no. 000000000036767

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,562
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4081 over Chartiers Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4081 over Chartiers Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 1,562 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,903 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 4081
CrossesChartiers Run
LocationCity of Lower Burrell
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.59456, -79.71479
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,562 (2024)
Projected traffic3,903 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4081 over Chartiers Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 4081 over Chartiers Run 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 4081 over Chartiers Run carry?

About 1,562 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4081 over Chartiers Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4081 over Chartiers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.