SR 0981 over Loyalhanna Creek
GoodWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Loyalhanna Township · Structure no. 000000000036325
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,090
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0981 over Loyalhanna Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0981 over Loyalhanna Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,090 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,139 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0981 over Loyalhanna Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR 0981 over Loyalhanna Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.
How much traffic does SR 0981 over Loyalhanna Creek carry?
About 3,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 0981 over Loyalhanna Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0981 over Loyalhanna Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.