US Bridges

SR 0259 over Trout Run

FairPosted for load

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Ligonier Township · Structure no. 000000000036167

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0259 over Trout Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0259 over Trout Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 838 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0259
CrossesTrout Run
LocationLigonier Township
RouteState Highway 259
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26692, -79.2604
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2024)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0259 over Trout Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0259 over Trout Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0259 over Trout Run carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0259 over Trout Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0259 over Trout Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.