Salina Bridge Replacement Project

Counties: Westmoreland and Armstrong
State Route: 1060
Local Name: Salina Bridge
Project Type: Bridge Replacement
Last Updated: 05/07/2025

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.

04/15/2025 - Abutment 1 and 2 and Piers 1 and 2 have been completed and are ready for girder (steel beam) placements. Girders are expected to be delivered over the next 4-5 weeks starting on April 21. Wing walls on both the Westmoreland and Armstrong County sides are being constructed (excavation, forming, rebar, and concrete placement).

03/12/2025 - New concrete caissons will be completed under abutment 2 (Armstrong County side). The abutment 2 footer is being prepped for rebar, forms, and concrete. Pier 2 is now complete. The temporary access roads and temporary trestle across the Kiski River are complete. Utilities are also being relocated throughout the project. The contractor is forming, placing rebar, and pouring the abutment 1 stem (Westmoreland County side). Work will continue throughout the winter season.