US Bridges

SR 1059 over Jacobs Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · U. Tyrone & E. Huntingdon · Structure no. 000000000016842

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
925
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1059 over Jacobs Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 1059 over Jacobs Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 925 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,359 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 1059
CrossesJacobs Creek
LocationU. Tyrone & E. Huntingdon
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.10544, -79.56932
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2024)
Projected traffic1,359 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1059 over Jacobs Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1059 over Jacobs Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1059 over Jacobs Creek carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1059 over Jacobs Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1059 over Jacobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.