Pa 281 over Casselman River
GoodSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Confluence Boro. · Structure no. 000000000031431
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 362 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,580
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 281 over Casselman River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 281 over Casselman River in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 36 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 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,195 by 2032. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 281 over Casselman River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Pa 281 over Casselman River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 281 over Casselman River carry?
About 1,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Pa 281 over Casselman River?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 281 over Casselman River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.