US Bridges

Scenic DR (sr 481) over Pike Run

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 250 N. of Laurel Rd. · Structure no. 000000000053383

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,787
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic DR (sr 481) over Pike Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scenic DR (sr 481) over Pike Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,787 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,739 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesScenic DR (sr 481)
CrossesPike Run
Location250 N. of Laurel Rd.
RouteState Highway 481
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05962, -79.96822
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,787 (2023)
Projected traffic1,739 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Scenic DR (sr 481) over Pike Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic DR (sr 481) over Pike 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Scenic DR (sr 481) over Pike Run carry?

About 1,787 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Scenic DR (sr 481) over Pike Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic DR (sr 481) over Pike Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).