SR 0136 over Youghiogheny River
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · West Newton Bridge · Structure no. 000000000036123
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 490 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,557
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0136 over Youghiogheny River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 0136 over Youghiogheny River in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 118 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,557 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,847 by 2032. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0136 over Youghiogheny River built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR 0136 over Youghiogheny River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 0136 over Youghiogheny River carry?
About 6,557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 0136 over Youghiogheny River?
The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0136 over Youghiogheny River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.