US Bridges

SR 1061 over Beaver Run

Poor

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Salem Township · Structure no. 000000000036453

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
758
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1061 over Beaver Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 1061 over Beaver Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 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 4 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.

It carries about 758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1061
CrossesBeaver Run
LocationSalem Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43625, -79.54565
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2024)
Projected traffic795 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1061 over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 1061 over Beaver Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1061 over Beaver Run carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1061 over Beaver Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1061 over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.