US Bridges

SR 0136 over Southwest Pa Railroad

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000036134

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,528
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0136 over Southwest Pa Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0136 over Southwest Pa Railroad in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 9,528 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,593 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0136
CrossesSouthwest Pa Railroad
LocationHempfield Township
RouteState Highway 136
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29329, -79.57183
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,528 (2024)
Projected traffic15,593 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0136 over Southwest Pa Railroad built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0136 over Southwest Pa Railroad 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0136 over Southwest Pa Railroad carry?

About 9,528 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0136 over Southwest Pa Railroad?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0136 over Southwest Pa Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.