Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Bakersville · Structure no. 000000000041138
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,068
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,068 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,839 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 31 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek carry?
About 4,068 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 31 over Laurel Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.