Pa 31 over W.Br.Coxes Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 170 Feet West of SR 4005 · Structure no. 000000000031338
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,824
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 31 over W.Br.Coxes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 31 over W.Br.Coxes Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 4,824 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,067 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 31 over W.Br.Coxes Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Pa 31 over W.Br.Coxes Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 31 over W.Br.Coxes Creek carry?
About 4,824 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Pa 31 over W.Br.Coxes Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 31 over W.Br.Coxes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.