SR 2023 over Welty Run
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Mount Pleasant Township · Structure no. 000000000036494
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,033
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2023 over Welty Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2023 over Welty Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 956 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 2023 over Welty Run built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2023 over Welty 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 2023 over Welty Run carry?
About 1,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 2023 over Welty Run?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2023 over Welty Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.