US Bridges

Bitner RD (SR1043) over Redstone Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · N. Union & Franklin Twps. · Structure no. 000000000053792

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,207
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bitner RD (SR1043) over Redstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bitner RD (SR1043) over Redstone Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,585 by 2037. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBitner RD (SR1043)
CrossesRedstone Creek
LocationN. Union & Franklin Twps.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95126, -79.73448
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2024)
Projected traffic1,585 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Bitner RD (SR1043) over Redstone Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bitner RD (SR1043) over Redstone 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bitner RD (SR1043) over Redstone Creek carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bitner RD (SR1043) over Redstone Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bitner RD (SR1043) over Redstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).