US Bridges

SR 1030 over Gist Run

Poor

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Dunbar Township · Structure no. 000000000016751

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,143
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1030 over Gist Run is a steel slab carrying SR 1030 over Gist Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 100 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 1,143 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,377 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1030
CrossesGist Run
LocationDunbar Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97024, -79.61451
Functional classUrban Collector

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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,143 (2024)
Projected traffic1,377 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1030 over Gist Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SR 1030 over Gist Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1030 over Gist Run carry?

About 1,143 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1030 over Gist Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1030 over Gist Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.