US Bridges

SR1053 over South Branch Bear Run

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · 1.2MI N SR 1048 Intersect · Structure no. 000000000067586

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1053 over South Branch Bear Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR1053 over South Branch Bear Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR1053
CrossesSouth Branch Bear Run
Location1.2MI N SR 1048 Intersect
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.86351, -78.84739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2023)
Projected traffic183 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1053 over South Branch Bear Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1053 over South Branch Bear Run 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR1053 over South Branch Bear Run carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR1053 over South Branch Bear Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1053 over South Branch Bear Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.