US Bridges

SR 0051 over Branch of Washington Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Perryopolis Borough · Structure no. 000000000016606

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0051 over Branch of Washington Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0051 over Branch of Washington Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 11,791 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,486 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 0051
CrossesBranch of Washington Run
LocationPerryopolis Borough
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates40.08321, -79.76012
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,791 (2024)
Projected traffic14,486 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0051 over Branch of Washington Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0051 over Branch of Washington 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0051 over Branch of Washington Run carry?

About 11,791 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0051 over Branch of Washington Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0051 over Branch of Washington Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.