Fayette County Bridge Report Card
Fayette County scores 38 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Fayette County has 419 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 72 rated poor and 42 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 17.2% is above the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 79,666 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Fayette County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 38/100 (F). The county has 419 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 72 in poor condition and 42 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 79,666 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 17.2% | 34.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.4% of measured traffic | 5.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 10.0% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,070,099 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 17.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 10.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 79,666 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Fayette County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moyer Road over Mounts Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,900 | 1920 |
| SR 0166 over Cats Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,872 | 1928 |
| SR 3025 over York Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 550 | 1931 |
| T-748 Falls Avenue over Opossum Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1930 |
| Allison Road over Dunlap Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1963 |
| Postal Road over Rankin Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 1965 |
| Lake Lynn Road over Grassy Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1949 |
| Haydentown RD T332 over Mountain Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1930 |
| Connor Road over Back Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 240 | 1940 |
| Berkeley Street over Coal Lick Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1913 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.