US Bridges

Pa 160 over Laurel Run

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI N of Central City · Structure no. 000000000046036

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 160 over Laurel Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 160 over Laurel Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,339 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa 160
CrossesLaurel Run
Location0.25 MI N of Central City
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates40.11855, -78.80785
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2024)
Projected traffic3,339 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 160 over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 160 over Laurel Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 160 over Laurel Run carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pa 160 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 160 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.