T-502 Old Route 51 over Jennings Run
PoorFayette County, Pennsylvania · South of Waltersburg · Structure no. 000000000017103
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-502 Old Route 51 over Jennings Run is a concrete tee beam carrying T-502 Old Route 51 over Jennings Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4 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.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-502 Old Route 51 over Jennings Run built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-502 Old Route 51 over Jennings Run 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 T-502 Old Route 51 over Jennings Run carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-502 Old Route 51 over Jennings Run?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns T-502 Old Route 51 over Jennings Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.