US Bridges

Sardis Road over Haymaker Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Miles North of SR 22 · Structure no. 000000000037022

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,555
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sardis Road over Haymaker Run is a concrete frame carrying Sardis Road over Haymaker Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 4,555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,555 by 2027. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSardis Road
CrossesHaymaker Run
Location1.2 Miles North of SR 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44155, -79.69056
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,555 (2017)
Projected traffic4,555 by 2027
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sardis Road over Haymaker Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sardis Road over Haymaker Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sardis Road over Haymaker Run carry?

About 4,555 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sardis Road over Haymaker Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sardis Road over Haymaker Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.