US Bridges

SR 0021 over NS RR Mon Rvr Local RD

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI W from SR 0166 · Structure no. 000000000048298

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,701 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0021 over NS RR Mon Rvr Local RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0021 over NS RR Mon Rvr Local RD 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 7,676 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,965 by 2036. The structure is 1,701 ft (518.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0021
CrossesNS RR Mon Rvr Local RD
Location1.2 MI W from SR 0166
RouteState Highway 21
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85257, -79.92582
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,701 ft (518.5 m)
Longest span440 ft (134.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,676 (2024)
Projected traffic11,965 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0021 over NS RR Mon Rvr Local RD built?

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

What condition is SR 0021 over NS RR Mon Rvr Local RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0021 over NS RR Mon Rvr Local RD carry?

About 7,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 0021 over NS RR Mon Rvr Local RD?

The structure is 1,701 ft (518.5 m) long with a longest span of 440 ft (134.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0021 over NS RR Mon Rvr Local RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.