US Bridges

SR 1051 over Branch of Breakneck Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Bullskin Township · Structure no. 000000000016804

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,248
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1051 over Branch of Breakneck Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1051 over Branch of Breakneck Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 87 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 1,248 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,002 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1051
CrossesBranch of Breakneck Run
LocationBullskin Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03367, -79.55159
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,248 (2023)
Projected traffic2,002 by 2032
Trucks2%
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$642,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1051 over Branch of Breakneck Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SR 1051 over Branch of Breakneck 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 Branch of Breakneck Run carry?

About 1,248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1051 over Branch of Breakneck Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1051 over Branch of Breakneck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.