Lovers Leap Road over Georges Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFayette County, Pennsylvania · Nichol-Springhill Border · Structure no. 000000000017145
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lovers Leap Road over Georges Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lovers Leap Road over Georges Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2012. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 15 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 | 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. |
| 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 | 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 Lovers Leap Road over Georges Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lovers Leap Road over Georges 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Lovers Leap Road over Georges Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lovers Leap Road over Georges Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Lovers Leap Road over Georges Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.