Pa 31 over East Branch Coxes Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 0.14 Mile East of Pa 281N · Structure no. 000000000047692
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,561
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 31 over East Branch Coxes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 31 over East Branch Coxes Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 11,561 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,408 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 31 over East Branch Coxes Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 31 over East Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 31 over East Branch Coxes Creek carry?
About 11,561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Pa 31 over East Branch Coxes Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 31 over East Branch Coxes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.