US Bridges

SR 0051 over SR 0201

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Rostraver Township · Structure no. 000000000035997

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,174
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0051 over SR 0201 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0051 over SR 0201 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 210 ft (64 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0051
CrossesSR 0201
LocationRostraver Township
RouteState Highway 51
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18113, -79.80507
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0051 over SR 0201 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 0051 over SR 0201 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 SR 0201 carry?

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

How long is SR 0051 over SR 0201?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0051 over SR 0201?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.