US Bridges

SR 0381 over Powdermill Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Cook Township · Structure no. 000000000036224

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0381 over Powdermill Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0381 over Powdermill Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0381
CrossesPowdermill Run
LocationCook Township
RouteState Highway 381
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15727, -79.2741
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2024)
Projected traffic229 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0381 over Powdermill Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0381 over Powdermill 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 0381 over Powdermill Run carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0381 over Powdermill Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0381 over Powdermill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.