Old Pa 51 (T-502) over Jennings Run
PoorFayette County, Pennsylvania · Menallen Twp · Structure no. 000000000048516
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Pa 51 (T-502) over Jennings Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Pa 51 (T-502) over Jennings Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old Pa 51 (T-502) over Jennings Run built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Pa 51 (T-502) over Jennings 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Old Pa 51 (T-502) over Jennings Run carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Pa 51 (T-502) over Jennings Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Old Pa 51 (T-502) over Jennings Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.