US Bridges

SR 0481 over Little Pike Run

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · West Pike Run Township · Structure no. 000000000034693

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0481 over Little Pike Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0481 over Little Pike Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0481
CrossesLittle Pike Run
LocationWest Pike Run Township
RouteState Highway 481
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08151, -79.96439
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,069 (2024)
Projected traffic2,832 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$291,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0481 over Little Pike Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0481 over Little Pike Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0481 over Little Pike Run carry?

About 2,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0481 over Little Pike Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0481 over Little Pike Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.