US Bridges

SR 0051 over Coal Lick Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 MI S from SR 0119 · Structure no. 000000000052779

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,954
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0051 over Coal Lick Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0051 over Coal Lick Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,954 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,759 by 2020. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0051
CrossesCoal Lick Run
Location0.8 MI S from SR 0119
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates39.90407, -79.72692
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,954 (2024)
Projected traffic10,759 by 2020
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0051 over Coal Lick Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0051 over Coal Lick Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0051 over Coal Lick Run carry?

About 12,954 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0051 over Coal Lick Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0051 over Coal Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.