US Bridges

SR 1051 over Whites Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Bullskin Township · Structure no. 000000000016803

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,332
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1051 over Whites Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1051 over Whites Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,332 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,125 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 1051
CrossesWhites Run
LocationBullskin Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.03193, -79.56472
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,332 (2024)
Projected traffic3,125 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$585,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1051 over Whites Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1051 over Whites 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 1051 over Whites Run carry?

About 2,332 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1051 over Whites Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1051 over Whites Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.