US Bridges

SR0580 over Sides Run

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · East of Pine Flats · Structure no. 000000000019185

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
864
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0580 over Sides Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR0580 over Sides Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 864 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR0580
CrossesSides Run
LocationEast of Pine Flats
RouteState Highway 580
Coordinates40.66888, -78.89838
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2024)
Projected traffic1,173 by 2032
Trucks16%
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$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0580 over Sides Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0580 over Sides 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR0580 over Sides Run carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR0580 over Sides Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR0580 over Sides Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.