US Bridges

SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Clarksburg NO.3 · Structure no. 000000000053844

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,289
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,289 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,271 by 2037. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 0286
CrossesBlacklegs Creek
LocationClarksburg NO.3
RouteState Highway 286
Coordinates40.53771, -79.37412
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,289 (2024)
Projected traffic4,271 by 2037
Trucks17%
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek carry?

About 2,289 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0286 over Blacklegs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).