US Bridges

SR 1051 over Opossum Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Dunbar Township · Structure no. 000000000016802

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,637
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1051 over Opossum Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1051 over Opossum Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,637 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,030 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1051
CrossesOpossum Run
LocationDunbar Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01147, -79.61507
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,637 (2024)
Projected traffic4,030 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$541,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1051 over Opossum Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1051 over Opossum Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2021.

How much traffic does SR 1051 over Opossum Run carry?

About 3,637 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 1051 over Opossum Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1051 over Opossum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.