US Bridges

SR 1051 over Breakneck Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Bullskin Township · Structure no. 000000000016805

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
845
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1051 over Breakneck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1051 over Breakneck Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 88 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 845 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,268 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesSR 1051
CrossesBreakneck Run
LocationBullskin Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.0417, -79.53124
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2023)
Projected traffic1,268 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$444,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1051 over Breakneck Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 1051 over Breakneck 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1051 over Breakneck Run carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1051 over Breakneck Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1051 over Breakneck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.