US Bridges

SR 0653 over Indian Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Springfield Township · Structure no. 000000000016688

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,331
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0653 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0653 over Indian Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,331 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,338 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 0653
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationSpringfield Township
RouteState Highway 653
Coordinates39.99443, -79.43281
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,331 (2024)
Projected traffic1,338 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0653 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 0653 over Indian Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0653 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 0653 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0653 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.