US Bridges

SR 0381 over Loyalhanna Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 3.3 MI S of SR 0030 · Structure no. 000000000036227

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,073
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0381 over Loyalhanna Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0381 over Loyalhanna Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 76 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 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 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0381
CrossesLoyalhanna Creek
Location3.3 MI S of SR 0030
RouteState Highway 381
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19493, -79.24762
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,073 (2024)
Projected traffic598 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$430,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0381 over Loyalhanna Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 0381 over Loyalhanna Creek 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 Loyalhanna Creek carry?

About 1,073 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0381 over Loyalhanna Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0381 over Loyalhanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.