US Bridges

Cemetery Road over Dickerson Run

Poor

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft. West of Pa 819 · Structure no. 000000000069358

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over Dickerson Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Cemetery Road over Dickerson Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 123 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 1 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesDickerson Run
Location200 Ft. West of Pa 819
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.03833, -79.66053
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Road over Dickerson Run built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Cemetery Road over Dickerson 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Dickerson Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cemetery Road over Dickerson Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over Dickerson Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.