Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek
GoodSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.West of Lavansville · Structure no. 000000000031337
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,824
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,824 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,067 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek carry?
About 4,824 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.