US Bridges

SR 1034 over Breakneck Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Bullskin Township · Structure no. 000000000016765

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
715
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1034 over Breakneck Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1034 over Breakneck Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 882 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1034
CrossesBreakneck Run
LocationBullskin Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03216, -79.56221
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2024)
Projected traffic882 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1034 over Breakneck Run built?

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

What condition is SR 1034 over Breakneck 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 1034 over Breakneck Run carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1034 over Breakneck Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1034 over Breakneck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.