US Bridges

SR 0051 over Abandon R/R & Redstone C

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Menallen & Franklin Twp. · Structure no. 000000000016601

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,446
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0051 over Abandon R/R & Redstone C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0051 over Abandon R/R & Redstone C in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 6 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 15,446 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,947 by 2032. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0051
CrossesAbandon R/R & Redstone C
LocationMenallen & Franklin Twp.
RouteState Highway 51
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97464, -79.75848
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,446 (2024)
Projected traffic13,947 by 2032
Trucks14%
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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0051 over Abandon R/R & Redstone C built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 0051 over Abandon R/R & Redstone C 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0051 over Abandon R/R & Redstone C carry?

About 15,446 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0051 over Abandon R/R & Redstone C?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0051 over Abandon R/R & Redstone C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.