US Bridges

SR 1051 over Rankin Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · North Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016797

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,523
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1051 over Rankin Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1051 over Rankin Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 73 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 1,523 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1051
CrossesRankin Run
LocationNorth Union Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95309, -79.7032
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 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 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 1051 over Rankin Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 1051 over Rankin 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 1051 over Rankin Run carry?

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

How long is SR 1051 over Rankin Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1051 over Rankin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.