US Bridges

SR0259 over Laurel Run

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Ewings Mill NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000019080

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
492
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0259 over Laurel Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0259 over Laurel Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0259
CrossesLaurel Run
LocationEwings Mill NO.2
RouteState Highway 259
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57869, -78.99964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2023)
Projected traffic717 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0259 over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR0259 over Laurel Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR0259 over Laurel Run carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR0259 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR0259 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.