US Bridges

SR 0136 over Pollock Run

Poor

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Rostraver Township · Structure no. 000000000036122

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,544
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0136 over Pollock Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0136 over Pollock Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,544 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,236 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0136
CrossesPollock Run
LocationRostraver Township
RouteState Highway 136
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21112, -79.78792
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,544 (2023)
Projected traffic4,236 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0136 over Pollock Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0136 over Pollock Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0136 over Pollock Run carry?

About 2,544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0136 over Pollock Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns SR 0136 over Pollock Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.