US Bridges

SR 1055 over Crabtree Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Salem Township · Structure no. 000000000039701

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
867
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1055 over Crabtree Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1055 over Crabtree Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 867 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,253 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 1055
CrossesCrabtree Creek
LocationSalem Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.35113, -79.50447
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2024)
Projected traffic2,253 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1055 over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1055 over Crabtree 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 1055 over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1055 over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1055 over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.