US Bridges

SR 1020 over Branch of Saxman Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Derry Township · Structure no. 000000000036397

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,559
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1020 over Branch of Saxman Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 1020 over Branch of Saxman Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, 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 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 5,559 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,345 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1020
CrossesBranch of Saxman Run
LocationDerry Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32213, -79.35338
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,559 (2024)
Projected traffic9,345 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1020 over Branch of Saxman Run built?

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

What condition is SR 1020 over Branch of Saxman 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1020 over Branch of Saxman Run carry?

About 5,559 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1020 over Branch of Saxman Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1020 over Branch of Saxman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.