SR 1055 over Dunbar Creek
FairPosted for loadFayette County, Pennsylvania · Dunbar Township · Structure no. 000000000016831
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1946
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1055 over Dunbar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1055 over Dunbar Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1946, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1055 over Dunbar Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.
What condition is SR 1055 over Dunbar Creek 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 1055 over Dunbar Creek carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 1055 over Dunbar Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1055 over Dunbar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.