US Bridges

SR 1053 over Gist Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Dunbar Township · Structure no. 000000000016814

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1053 over Gist Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1053 over Gist Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,653 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1053
CrossesGist Run
LocationDunbar Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97381, -79.61626
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2024)
Projected traffic4,653 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1053 over Gist Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1053 over Gist 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1053 over Gist Run carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1053 over Gist Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1053 over Gist Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.