Scotts Run Road over Big Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Pennsylvania · 75 East of SR 2003 · Structure no. 000000000017153
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scotts Run Road over Big Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotts Run Road over Big Sandy Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 122 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Scotts Run Road over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Scotts Run Road over Big Sandy 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 Scotts Run Road over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Scotts Run Road over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Scotts Run Road over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.