US Bridges

SR 8014 over Speers Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · North Belle Vernon Boro. · Structure no. 000000000037041

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,386
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8014 over Speers Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 8014 over Speers Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 76 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 4,386 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,516 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8014
CrossesSpeers Run
LocationNorth Belle Vernon Boro.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12977, -79.87458
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,386 (2024)
Projected traffic5,516 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 8014 over Speers Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 8014 over Speers Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8014 over Speers Run carry?

About 4,386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8014 over Speers Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 8014 over Speers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.