County Road over Welty Run
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI SE of Hill Church · Structure no. 000000000036947
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Welty Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road over Welty Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 County Road over Welty Run built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is County 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Road over Welty Run carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road over Welty Run?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Welty Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.