US Bridges

SR 1031 over Jacobs Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Scottdale&u Tyrone Twp. · Structure no. 000000000041729

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
689
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1031 over Jacobs Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1031 over Jacobs Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 689 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,159 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 1031
CrossesJacobs Creek
LocationScottdale&u Tyrone Twp.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.0923, -79.59256
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic689 (2024)
Projected traffic2,159 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1031 over Jacobs Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1031 over Jacobs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1031 over Jacobs Creek carry?

About 689 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1031 over Jacobs Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1031 over Jacobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.