Bridge Street over Dunbar Creek
FairFayette County, Pennsylvania · In Dunbar Borough · Structure no. 000000000017166
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Dunbar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Dunbar Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bridge Street over Dunbar Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Street over Dunbar Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Dunbar Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Dunbar Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Dunbar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.