US Bridges

SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 MI N SR981 Intersec · Structure no. 000000000047515

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,999
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,999 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,473 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0286
CrossesBlacklegs Creek
Location1.4 MI N SR981 Intersec
RouteState Highway 286
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50075, -79.44259
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,999 (2024)
Projected traffic6,473 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek carry?

About 2,999 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.