US Bridges

SR 1054 over Back Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 2.9 MI E from SR 0381 · Structure no. 000000000047932

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,031
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1054 over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1054 over Back Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,031 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2034. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 1054
CrossesBack Creek
Location2.9 MI E from SR 0381
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.03688, -79.35111
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,031 (2024)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1054 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1054 over Back 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1054 over Back Creek carry?

About 1,031 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1054 over Back Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1054 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.