Salina Bridge Replacement Project
Project Overview
This $33.2 million 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
09/25/2024 - New roadway drainage continues to be installed. New drainage will be installed on Route 1060 (Main Street) and Route 2047 (High Street). New concrete caissons will be placed under the new abutments. The temporary access road is currently being built. The south approach and temporary trestle across the Kiski River are complete. The contractor is working on the north access road.
08/14/2024 – New roadway drainage continues to be installed. New drainage will be installed on Route 1060 (Main Street) and Route 2047 (High Street). New concrete caissons will be placed under the new abutments. The temporary access road is currently being built. The south approach is complete, and the contractor is installing the temporary trestle across the Kiski River.
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.
View Story Map
Additional information about the project can be found on PennDOT's PATH site.
Press Releases
9/3/2024 - Salina Intersection Reconstruction Begins Next Week in Westmoreland County
03/18/2024 - Route 1060 Bridge Street Edmon/Salina Bridge Replacement Begins Today in Armstrong & Westmoreland Counties