US Bridges

SR 1051 over Branch of Redstone Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · North Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016796

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,523
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1051 over Branch of Redstone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1051 over Branch of Redstone Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 1,523 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1051
CrossesBranch of Redstone Creek
LocationNorth Union Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93493, -79.70777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,523 (2024)
Projected traffic2,346 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1051 over Branch of Redstone Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1051 over Branch of Redstone 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 1051 over Branch of Redstone Creek carry?

About 1,523 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 1051 over Branch of Redstone Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1051 over Branch of Redstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.