US Bridges

SR 0819 over Slate Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · South Greensburg Borough · Structure no. 000000000036269

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,038
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0819 over Slate Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0819 over Slate Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 88 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 3,038 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,548 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0819
CrossesSlate Creek
LocationSouth Greensburg Borough
RouteState Highway 819
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27303, -79.54567
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,038 (2024)
Projected traffic3,548 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$356,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0819 over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 0819 over Slate 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0819 over Slate Creek carry?

About 3,038 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0819 over Slate Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0819 over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.