Simpson Road over Dunlap Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFayette County, Pennsylvania · Simpson Station · Structure no. 000000000017114
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simpson Road over Dunlap Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Simpson Road over Dunlap Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2012. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Simpson Road over Dunlap Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simpson 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Simpson Road over Dunlap Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Simpson Road over Dunlap Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Simpson Road over Dunlap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.