US Bridges

SR 0201 over Downer Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Fayette City Borough · Structure no. 000000000016667

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,698
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0201 over Downer Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0201 over Downer Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 94 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 6,698 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,572 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0201
CrossesDowner Run
LocationFayette City Borough
RouteState Highway 201
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1023, -79.84043
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,698 (2024)
Projected traffic5,572 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0201 over Downer Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SR 0201 over Downer 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 0201 over Downer Run carry?

About 6,698 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0201 over Downer Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0201 over Downer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.