US Bridges

SR 0381 over Poplar Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Springfield Township · Structure no. 000000000016683

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,866
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0381 over Poplar Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 0381 over Poplar Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,866 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,184 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0381
CrossesPoplar Run
LocationSpringfield Township
RouteState Highway 381
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01581, -79.42588
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,866 (2024)
Projected traffic3,184 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0381 over Poplar Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0381 over Poplar Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0381 over Poplar Run carry?

About 2,866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0381 over Poplar Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0381 over Poplar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.