US Bridges

SR 0982 over Jacobs Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Mount Pleasant Township · Structure no. 000000000036326

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,817
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0982 over Jacobs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0982 over Jacobs Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,817 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,289 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0982
CrossesJacobs Creek
LocationMount Pleasant Township
RouteState Highway 982
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15261, -79.47979
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,817 (2024)
Projected traffic3,289 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0982 over Jacobs Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0982 over Jacobs 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0982 over Jacobs Creek carry?

About 2,817 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0982 over Jacobs Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0982 over Jacobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.