US Bridges

SR 4028 over Steels Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 1.6 MI W from SR 4051 · Structure no. 000000000055803

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4028 over Steels Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4028 over Steels Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 4028
CrossesSteels Run
Location1.6 MI W from SR 4051
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.42971, -79.63418
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4028 over Steels Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4028 over Steels Run 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 4028 over Steels Run carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4028 over Steels Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4028 over Steels Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.