SR 1051
Carrying SR 1051 over BRANCH OF REDSTONE CREEK
NORTH UNION TOWNSHIP, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 1051
The SR 1051 bridge in Fayette, Pennsylvania carries SR 1051 over BRANCH OF REDSTONE CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,862 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 1051 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.9 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,862 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000016796
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 1051 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR 1051 against other structures in Fayette and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR 1051?
SR 1051 in Fayette, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 1051 inspected?
SR 1051's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,862 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 1051 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 1051?
SR 1051 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 1051?
SR 1051 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 1051 and does age affect safety?
SR 1051 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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