US Bridges

SR 4009 over Brush Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI N from SR 4008 · Structure no. 000000000046777

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,907
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4009 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4009 over Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,907 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,655 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4009
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.7 MI N from SR 4008
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.32482, -79.61984
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,907 (2024)
Projected traffic6,655 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4009 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4009 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4009 over Brush Creek carry?

About 2,907 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.