US Bridges

Rogers Mill Road over Buck Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · At Rogers Mills · Structure no. 000000000017140

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers Mill Road over Buck Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rogers Mill Road over Buck Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 115 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2012. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRogers Mill Road
CrossesBuck Run
LocationAt Rogers Mills
RouteCity Street 0T685
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99237, -79.40903
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2012
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rogers Mill Road over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rogers Mill Road over Buck Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rogers Mill Road over Buck Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rogers Mill Road over Buck Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers Mill Road over Buck Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.