SR 1059 over Peters Creek
PoorWashington County, Pennsylvania · Nottingham & Peters Twps. · Structure no. 000000000034857
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,902
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1059 over Peters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1059 over Peters Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 86 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 1,902 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1059 over Peters Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR 1059 over Peters Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 1059 over Peters Creek carry?
About 1,902 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 1059 over Peters Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1059 over Peters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.