US Bridges

SR 0259 over Freeman Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Bolivar Borough · Structure no. 000000000036175

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
834
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0259 over Freeman Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0259 over Freeman Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 834 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,404 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 0259
CrossesFreeman Run
LocationBolivar Borough
RouteState Highway 259
Coordinates40.39408, -79.15618
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic834 (2024)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0259 over Freeman Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 0259 over Freeman Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0259 over Freeman Run carry?

About 834 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0259 over Freeman Run?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0259 over Freeman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.