Salina Bridge Replacement Project

Counties: Westmoreland and Armstrong
State Route: 1060
Local Name: Salina Bridge
Project Type: Bridge Replacement
Last Updated: December 2023

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.

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.