US Bridges

SR0259 over Blacklick Creek

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Heshbon · Structure no. 000000000019072

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0259 over Blacklick Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR0259 over Blacklick Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 84 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 791 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,188 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0259
CrossesBlacklick Creek
LocationHeshbon
RouteState Highway 259
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4727, -79.09611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2024)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$602,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0259 over Blacklick Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR0259 over Blacklick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR0259 over Blacklick Creek carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR0259 over Blacklick Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR0259 over Blacklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.