SR 0981 over Monastery Run
PoorWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Unity Township · Structure no. 000000000036311
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,217
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0981 over Monastery Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0981 over Monastery Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 10,217 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,512 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0981 over Monastery Run built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 0981 over Monastery Run 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 0981 over Monastery Run carry?
About 10,217 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 0981 over Monastery Run?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0981 over Monastery Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.