US Bridges

SR 2031 over Coal Lick Run

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · South Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016884

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,372
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2031 over Coal Lick Run is a steel slab carrying SR 2031 over Coal Lick Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,372 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2031
CrossesCoal Lick Run
LocationSouth Union Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89594, -79.75245
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,372 (2024)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2031 over Coal Lick Run built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2031 over Coal Lick 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2031 over Coal Lick Run carry?

About 3,372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2031 over Coal Lick Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2031 over Coal Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.