US Bridges

Pa 281 over US 30

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Stoystown · Structure no. 000000000048311

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,944
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 281 over US 30 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 281 over US 30 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,944 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,066 by 2034. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPa 281
CrossesUS 30
LocationStoystown
RouteState Highway 281
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09854, -78.95207
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,944 (2023)
Projected traffic3,066 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 281 over US 30 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 281 over US 30 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 281 over US 30 carry?

About 1,944 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 281 over US 30?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 281 over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.