US Bridges

SR 1071 over Hypocrite Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Fairfield Township · Structure no. 000000000036461

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1071 over Hypocrite Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1071 over Hypocrite Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1071
CrossesHypocrite Creek
LocationFairfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32718, -79.16253
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1071 over Hypocrite Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1071 over Hypocrite 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 1071 over Hypocrite Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1071 over Hypocrite Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1071 over Hypocrite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.