US Bridges

SR 0981 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Rostraver & S. Huntingdon · Structure no. 000000000036288

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
720 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,589
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0981 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0981 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 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 2,589 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,653 by 2032. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0981
CrossesYoughiogheny Riv/Bike TR
LocationRostraver & S. Huntingdon
RouteState Highway 981
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15701, -79.7446
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span238 ft (72.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,589 (2024)
Projected traffic3,653 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0981 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 0981 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0981 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR carry?

About 2,589 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0981 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0981 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.