US Bridges

Pritts RD over Laurel Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Springfield Township · Structure no. 000000000053786

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pritts RD over Laurel Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pritts RD over Laurel Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPritts RD
CrossesLaurel Run
LocationSpringfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99322, -79.41393
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2023)
Projected traffic265 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pritts RD over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pritts RD over Laurel Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pritts RD over Laurel Run carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pritts RD over Laurel Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pritts RD over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).