US Bridges

SR0949 over Welch Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Welch Run NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000019756

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
528
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0949 over Welch Run is a concrete slab carrying SR0949 over Welch Run in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 528 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0949
CrossesWelch Run
LocationWelch Run NO.2
RouteState Highway 949
CountyJefferson County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.15929, -79.19925
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2023)
Projected traffic526 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0949 over Welch Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0949 over Welch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR0949 over Welch Run carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR0949 over Welch Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR0949 over Welch Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.