US Bridges

SR 4087 over Little Pucketa Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Miles N of SR 4085 · Structure no. 000000000044410

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,778
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4087 over Little Pucketa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4087 over Little Pucketa Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,778 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,647 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 4087
CrossesLittle Pucketa Creek
Location0.1 Miles N of SR 4085
RouteState Highway 56T
Coordinates40.55284, -79.75857
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,778 (2024)
Projected traffic10,647 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 4087 over Little Pucketa Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4087 over Little Pucketa 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 4087 over Little Pucketa Creek carry?

About 6,778 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 4087 over Little Pucketa Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4087 over Little Pucketa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.