US Bridges

SR0286 over Kiskiminetas River

Poor

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Saltsburg · Structure no. 000000000019081

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
395 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,806
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0286 over Kiskiminetas River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0286 over Kiskiminetas River in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 4,806 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,303 by 2032. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR0286
CrossesKiskiminetas River
LocationSaltsburg
RouteState Highway 286
Coordinates40.48641, -79.45353
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,806 (2024)
Projected traffic8,303 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0286 over Kiskiminetas River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR0286 over Kiskiminetas River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR0286 over Kiskiminetas River carry?

About 4,806 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR0286 over Kiskiminetas River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR0286 over Kiskiminetas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.