US Bridges

SR0286 over Big Run

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Alban · Structure no. 000000000019085

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0286 over Big Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR0286 over Big Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 2,634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,296 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0286
CrossesBig Run
LocationAlban
RouteState Highway 286
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52124, -79.40148
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,634 (2024)
Projected traffic4,296 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$152,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0286 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0286 over Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR0286 over Big Run carry?

About 2,634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR0286 over Big Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR0286 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.