US Bridges

SR 1051 over Butler Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Bullskin Township · Structure no. 000000000068121

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1051 over Butler Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1051 over Butler Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1051
CrossesButler Run
LocationBullskin Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06777, -79.52083
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 SR 1051 over Butler Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1051 over Butler 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1051 over Butler Run carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1051 over Butler Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1051 over Butler Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.