Century Road over Dunlap Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Pennsylvania · 1700 SE of Jackson ST · Structure no. 000000000017066
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Century Road over Dunlap Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Century Road over Dunlap Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Century Road over Dunlap Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Century Road over Dunlap Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Century Road over Dunlap Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Century Road over Dunlap Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Century Road over Dunlap Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.