US Bridges

SR 1060 over Kiskiminetas & NS R/R

PoorPosted for load

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Salina Bridge · Structure no. 000000000036452

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
669 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1060 over Kiskiminetas & NS R/R is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 1060 over Kiskiminetas & NS R/R in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 119 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 398 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2032. The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1060
CrossesKiskiminetas & NS R/R
LocationSalina Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52472, -79.49425
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length669 ft (203.9 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1060 over Kiskiminetas & NS R/R built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR 1060 over Kiskiminetas & NS R/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1060 over Kiskiminetas & NS R/R carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1060 over Kiskiminetas & NS R/R?

The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1060 over Kiskiminetas & NS R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.