T-822 Welty Road over Welty Run
PoorWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Btw T497 & SR 0982 · Structure no. 000000000036942
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-822 Welty Road over Welty Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-822 Welty Road over Welty Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-822 Welty Road over Welty Run built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-822 Welty Road 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does T-822 Welty Road over Welty Run carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-822 Welty Road over Welty Run?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T-822 Welty Road over Welty Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.