Pa 653 over Laurel Hill Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 Mi.W.New Lexington · Structure no. 000000000031487
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 961
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 653 over Laurel Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 653 over Laurel Hill Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 91 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 653 over Laurel Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Pa 653 over Laurel Hill 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 653 over Laurel Hill Creek carry?
About 961 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Pa 653 over Laurel Hill Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 653 over Laurel Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.