US Bridges

SR 711 Crawford Av over Youghiogheny SR1037 CSXT

Poor

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Crawford Avenue Bridge · Structure no. 000000000016689

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
490 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,362
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 711 Crawford Av over Youghiogheny SR1037 CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 711 Crawford Av over Youghiogheny SR1037 CSXT in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 66 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,362 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,825 by 2032. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 711 Crawford Av
CrossesYoughiogheny SR1037 CSXT
LocationCrawford Avenue Bridge
RouteState Highway 711
Coordinates40.01749, -79.59261
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,362 (2023)
Projected traffic7,825 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 711 Crawford Av over Youghiogheny SR1037 CSXT built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 711 Crawford Av over Youghiogheny SR1037 CSXT in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 711 Crawford Av over Youghiogheny SR1037 CSXT carry?

About 12,362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 711 Crawford Av over Youghiogheny SR1037 CSXT?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 711 Crawford Av over Youghiogheny SR1037 CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.