US Bridges

SR 1071 over Hendricks Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Fairfield Township · Structure no. 000000000036463

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
181
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1071 over Hendricks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1071 over Hendricks Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 1071
CrossesHendricks Creek
LocationFairfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.34291, -79.14094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2023)
Projected traffic341 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1071 over Hendricks Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1071 over Hendricks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1071 over Hendricks Creek carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1071 over Hendricks Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1071 over Hendricks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.