US Bridges

SR 1042 over Jacobs Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Upper Tyrone Township · Structure no. 000000000016781

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,619
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1042 over Jacobs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1042 over Jacobs Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,619 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,028 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1042
CrossesJacobs Creek
LocationUpper Tyrone Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10048, -79.58253
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,619 (2024)
Projected traffic3,028 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1042 over Jacobs Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1042 over Jacobs Creek 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 1042 over Jacobs Creek carry?

About 2,619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1042 over Jacobs Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1042 over Jacobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.