US Bridges

SR 0819 over Jacks Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · South Greensburg Borough · Structure no. 000000000036270

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0819 over Jacks Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0819 over Jacks Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,520 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,265 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 0819
CrossesJacks Run
LocationSouth Greensburg Borough
RouteState Highway 819
Coordinates40.28193, -79.54964
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,520 (2024)
Projected traffic6,265 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0819 over Jacks Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0819 over Jacks 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 0819 over Jacks Run carry?

About 4,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0819 over Jacks Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0819 over Jacks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.