US Bridges

SR 0906 over Speers Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Belle Vernon Borough · Structure no. 000000000016705

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,963
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0906 over Speers Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0906 over Speers Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 76 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 4,963 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,136 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 0906
CrossesSpeers Run
LocationBelle Vernon Borough
RouteState Highway 906
Coordinates40.12874, -79.87578
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,963 (2024)
Projected traffic7,136 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0906 over Speers Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 0906 over Speers 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0906 over Speers Run carry?

About 4,963 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0906 over Speers Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 0906 over Speers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.