US Bridges

Breakneck RD over Branch of Breakneck Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 M. East of SR 1019 · Structure no. 000000000053794

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
845
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breakneck RD over Branch of Breakneck Run is a concrete culvert carrying Breakneck RD over Branch of Breakneck Run 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 845 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,186 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBreakneck RD
CrossesBranch of Breakneck Run
Location0.5 M. East of SR 1019
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.0435, -79.5295
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2023)
Projected traffic1,186 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Breakneck RD over Branch of Breakneck Run built?

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

What condition is Breakneck RD over Branch of Breakneck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Breakneck RD over Branch of Breakneck Run carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Breakneck RD over Branch of Breakneck Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Breakneck RD over Branch of Breakneck Run?

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