US Bridges

SR 0356 over Branch of Pine Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Allegheny Township · Structure no. 000000000036192

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,969
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0356 over Branch of Pine Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 0356 over Branch of Pine Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,969 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,721 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0356
CrossesBranch of Pine Run
LocationAllegheny Township
RouteState Highway 356
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60133, -79.61013
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,969 (2024)
Projected traffic9,721 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0356 over Branch of Pine Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0356 over Branch of Pine 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0356 over Branch of Pine Run carry?

About 5,969 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0356 over Branch of Pine Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0356 over Branch of Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.