US Bridges

Scenic DR over Taylors Run

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Carroll Township · Structure no. 000000000054023

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic DR over Taylors Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scenic DR over Taylors Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,614 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,390 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesScenic DR
CrossesTaylors Run
LocationCarroll Township
RouteState Highway 481
Coordinates40.18123, -79.93806
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,614 (2023)
Projected traffic2,390 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scenic DR over Taylors Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic DR over Taylors 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Scenic DR over Taylors Run carry?

About 1,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scenic DR over Taylors Run?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic DR over Taylors Run?

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