US Bridges

SR 4089 over Chartiers Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · City of Lower Burrell · Structure no. 000000000036771

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4089 over Chartiers Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4089 over Chartiers Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4089
CrossesChartiers Run
LocationCity of Lower Burrell
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59912, -79.68873
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2024)
Projected traffic244 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 4089 over Chartiers Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4089 over Chartiers Run 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 4089 over Chartiers Run carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4089 over Chartiers Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4089 over Chartiers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.