US Bridges

SR 0259 over Branch of Freeman Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Fairfield Township · Structure no. 000000000036172

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0259 over Branch of Freeman Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0259 over Branch of Freeman Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0259
CrossesBranch of Freeman Run
LocationFairfield Township
RouteState Highway 259
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37876, -79.16991
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2024)
Projected traffic358 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0259 over Branch of Freeman Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0259 over Branch of Freeman 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0259 over Branch of Freeman Run carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0259 over Branch of Freeman Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0259 over Branch of Freeman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.