US Bridges

SR 0166 over Jacobs Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Nicholson Township · Structure no. 000000000016644

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,872
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0166 over Jacobs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0166 over Jacobs Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,872 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,357 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0166
CrossesJacobs Creek
LocationNicholson Township
RouteState Highway 166
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.80843, -79.91445
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,872 (2024)
Projected traffic2,357 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 0166 over Jacobs Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0166 over Jacobs Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0166 over Jacobs Creek carry?

About 1,872 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0166 over Jacobs Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 0166 over Jacobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.