US Bridges

SR 0021 over SR 0166

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · German Township · Structure no. 000000000069601

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,315
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0021 over SR 0166 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0021 over SR 0166 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,315 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,641 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 0021
CrossesSR 0166
LocationGerman Township
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates39.85702, -79.90224
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,315 (2024)
Projected traffic11,641 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0021 over SR 0166 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0021 over SR 0166 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0021 over SR 0166 carry?

About 10,315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0021 over SR 0166?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0021 over SR 0166?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.