US Bridges

SR 4083 over Little Pucketa Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · City of New Kensington · Structure no. 000000000036769

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,113
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4083 over Little Pucketa Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4083 over Little Pucketa Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 1,113 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,686 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4083
CrossesLittle Pucketa Creek
LocationCity of New Kensington
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57683, -79.7353
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,113 (2024)
Projected traffic8,686 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4083 over Little Pucketa Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4083 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 4083 over Little Pucketa Creek carry?

About 1,113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4083 over Little Pucketa Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4083 over Little Pucketa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.