US Bridges

SR 1020 over Cove Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · North Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016739

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,442
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1020 over Cove Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1020 over Cove Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 69 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 4,442 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,489 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1020
CrossesCove Run
LocationNorth Union Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91329, -79.70998
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,442 (2024)
Projected traffic8,489 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1020 over Cove Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 1020 over Cove 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 1020 over Cove Run carry?

About 4,442 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1020 over Cove Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1020 over Cove Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.