US Bridges

SR1045 over Broadhead Run

Poor

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Broadhead Run NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000019259

Built
1902
123 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1045 over Broadhead Run is a concrete slab carrying SR1045 over Broadhead Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 years old, older 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 3 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1045
CrossesBroadhead Run
LocationBroadhead Run NO.2
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.83401, -78.97598
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2024)
Projected traffic194 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$291,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1045 over Broadhead Run built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1045 over Broadhead Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1045 over Broadhead Run carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1045 over Broadhead Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1045 over Broadhead Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.