SR 1039 over Branch of Dickerson Run
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Pennsylvania · Dunbar Township · Structure no. 000000000016775
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,368
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1039 over Branch of Dickerson Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1039 over Branch of Dickerson Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1949, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,368 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1039 over Branch of Dickerson Run built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is SR 1039 over Branch of Dickerson 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 1039 over Branch of Dickerson Run carry?
About 1,368 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 1039 over Branch of Dickerson Run?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1039 over Branch of Dickerson Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.