US Bridges

SR 0381 over Meadow Run

Poor

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Wharton Township · Structure no. 000000000016674

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,243
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0381 over Meadow Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0381 over Meadow Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,243 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 0381
CrossesMeadow Run
LocationWharton Township
RouteState Highway 381
Coordinates39.81741, -79.55236
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,243 (2024)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0381 over Meadow Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0381 over Meadow Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0381 over Meadow Run carry?

About 1,243 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0381 over Meadow Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0381 over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.