US Bridges

T-654 Oasis Road over Loyalhanna Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · At Police Road Intersect. · Structure no. 000000000036887

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-654 Oasis Road over Loyalhanna Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-654 Oasis Road over Loyalhanna Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT-654 Oasis Road
CrossesLoyalhanna Creek
LocationAt Police Road Intersect.
RouteCity Street 0T654
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3747, -79.41914
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-654 Oasis Road over Loyalhanna Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-654 Oasis Road over Loyalhanna 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 2024.

How much traffic does T-654 Oasis Road over Loyalhanna Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-654 Oasis Road over Loyalhanna Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-654 Oasis Road over Loyalhanna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.