US Bridges

SR 0030 over Coalpit Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Ligonier Township · Structure no. 000000000035964

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0030 over Coalpit Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0030 over Coalpit Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 69 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 6 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 8,711 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,425 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0030
CrossesCoalpit Run
LocationLigonier Township
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2611, -79.26788
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,711 (2024)
Projected traffic8,425 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0030 over Coalpit Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 0030 over Coalpit 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0030 over Coalpit Run carry?

About 8,711 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0030 over Coalpit Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0030 over Coalpit Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.