US Bridges

SR 0381 over Youghiogheny River

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Ohiopyle Borough · Structure no. 000000000016677

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,675
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0381 over Youghiogheny River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0381 over Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2044. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0381
CrossesYoughiogheny River
LocationOhiopyle Borough
RouteState Highway 381
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87074, -79.49294
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2024)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$489,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0381 over Youghiogheny River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 0381 over Youghiogheny River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0381 over Youghiogheny River carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0381 over Youghiogheny River?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0381 over Youghiogheny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.