US Bridges

SR 4003 over Brush Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield & Penn Township · Structure no. 000000000039706

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,961
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4003 over Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,961 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,074 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 4003
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationHempfield & Penn Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.355, -79.59333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,961 (2024)
Projected traffic3,074 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 4003 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4003 over Brush Creek 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 4003 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,961 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.