Pa 281 over West Br Coxes Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.Of Somerset · Structure no. 000000000031439
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,343
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 281 over West Br Coxes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 281 over West Br Coxes Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,343 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,808 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 281 over West Br Coxes Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 281 over West 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 281 over West Br Coxes Creek carry?
About 3,343 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pa 281 over West Br Coxes Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 281 over West Br Coxes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.