T-898 Monastery D over Monastery Run
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 Mile from SR 1024 · Structure no. 000000000036972
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,317
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-898 Monastery D over Monastery Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-898 Monastery D over Monastery Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 6,317 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,241 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-898 Monastery D over Monastery Run built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-898 Monastery D over Monastery 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does T-898 Monastery D over Monastery Run carry?
About 6,317 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-898 Monastery D over Monastery Run?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns T-898 Monastery D over Monastery Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.