US Bridges

SR 0051 over Jennings Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Menallen Township · Structure no. 000000000016600

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,846
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0051 over Jennings Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0051 over Jennings Run in Fayette 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 12,846 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,611 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0051
CrossesJennings Run
LocationMenallen Township
RouteState Highway 51
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95769, -79.74577
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,846 (2024)
Projected traffic14,611 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$302,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0051 over Jennings Run built?

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

What condition is SR 0051 over Jennings 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0051 over Jennings Run carry?

About 12,846 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0051 over Jennings Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0051 over Jennings Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.