US Bridges

SR 0381 over Indian Creek

Poor

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Donegal Township · Structure no. 000000000036222

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0381 over Indian Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 0381 over Indian Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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.

It carries about 387 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0381
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationDonegal Township
RouteState Highway 381
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10905, -79.31507
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2024)
Projected traffic508 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0381 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0381 over Indian Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0381 over Indian Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0381 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0381 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.