Salina Bridge Replacement Project
Project Overview
This project will provide a transportation solution that addresses the identified deficiencies of the SR 1060 Salina Bridge crossing of the Kiski River and Norfolk Southern Railroad, while considering the bridge’s historic significance as a structure eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Project scope includes the replacement of the Salina Bridge that carries Route 1060 over the Kiskiminetas River and Norfolk Southern Railroad. A new bridge will be constructed downstream from the existing Salina Bridge, traffic will be maintained in both directions on the existing bridge during construction.
Project Updates
04/29/24 - The contractor is clearing and grubbing. Roadway drainage is to start in early May. New drainage will be installed on Route 1060 (Main Street) and Route 2047 (High Street). Slide repair will occur near the new structure on Route 1060 (Main Street). Mine grouting will take place under the new abutments and piers that are to be constructed.
03/21/24 - The contractor is starting to mobilize equipment to the project site. Expect clearing and grubbing to start over the next month with roadway drainage work to follow. Railroad crossing to be installed within the next month.
New drainage will be installed on Route 1060 (Main Street) and Route 2047 (High Street). Slide repair will occur near the new structure on Route 1060 (Main Street). Mine grouting will take place under the new abutments and piers and abutments and piers will be constructed.
Cultural Resources
The Salina Bridge carries State Route 1060 over the Kiskiminetas River and Norfolk Southern Railway in Bell and Kiskiminetas Townships, Westmoreland and Armstrong Counties. A story map produced for this project is one piece of the mitigation of adverse effects to the Salina Bridge, the Kier Fire Brick Factory, and the Pennsylvania Canal towpath. Recognizing that the consideration of historic properties is a public benefit, PennDOT strives to educate the public about the historic resources as part of these mitigation efforts. This story map is part of those efforts. Check out our story map to learn more about this historic structure.
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Additional information about the project can be found on PennDOT's PATH site.
Press Releases
03/18/2024 - Route 1060 Bridge Street Edmon/Salina Bridge Replacement Begins Today in Armstrong & Westmoreland Counties