US Bridges

Laurel Lane over Poplar Run

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · At SR 1009 Intersect · Structure no. 000000000017143

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Lane over Poplar Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Lane over Poplar Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Lane
CrossesPoplar Run
LocationAt SR 1009 Intersect
RouteCity Street 0T840
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0288, -79.4342
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Lane over Poplar Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Laurel Lane over Poplar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel Lane over Poplar Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Laurel Lane over Poplar Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Lane over Poplar Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.