US Bridges

SR 1021 over Breakneck Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Bullskin Township · Structure no. 000000000016740

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021 over Breakneck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1021 over Breakneck Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 87 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 1021
CrossesBreakneck Run
LocationBullskin Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.0366, -79.54872
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2024)
Projected traffic426 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1021 over Breakneck Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 1021 over Breakneck Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1021 over Breakneck Run carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1021 over Breakneck Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021 over Breakneck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.