Postal Road over Rankin Run
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Pennsylvania · Bute · Structure no. 000000000048478
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Postal Road over Rankin Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Postal Road over Rankin Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 60 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2024. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Postal Road over Rankin Run built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Postal Road over Rankin Run 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Postal Road over Rankin Run carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Postal Road over Rankin Run?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Postal Road over Rankin Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.