US Bridges

SR 0857 over Rubles Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Springhill Township · Structure no. 000000000016697

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,482
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0857 over Rubles Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 0857 over Rubles Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,482 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,588 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 0857
CrossesRubles Run
LocationSpringhill Township
RouteState Highway 857
Coordinates39.73158, -79.80428
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,482 (2024)
Projected traffic3,588 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 0857 over Rubles Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0857 over Rubles 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0857 over Rubles Run carry?

About 3,482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0857 over Rubles Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0857 over Rubles Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.