US Bridges

SR 1021 over Branch Loyalhanna Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Ligonier Township · Structure no. 000000000036400

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021 over Branch Loyalhanna Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 1021 over Branch Loyalhanna Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1021
CrossesBranch Loyalhanna Creek
LocationLigonier Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24992, -79.2467
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2024)
Projected traffic681 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1021 over Branch Loyalhanna Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1021 over Branch Loyalhanna 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1021 over Branch Loyalhanna Creek carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1021 over Branch Loyalhanna Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021 over Branch Loyalhanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.