US Bridges

SR 0051 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Rostraver Township · Structure no. 000000000035995

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,174
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0051 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0051 over Cedar Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,174 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,829 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 0051
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationRostraver Township
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates40.16212, -79.78201
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,174 (2024)
Projected traffic23,829 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 0051 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0051 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0051 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 23,174 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0051 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0051 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.