US Bridges

South Side Road over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 650 North of SR 993 · Structure no. 000000000040387

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Side Road over Abandoned Railroad is a concrete culvert carrying South Side Road over Abandoned Railroad in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Side Road
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location650 North of SR 993
RouteCity Street 0RD
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33649, -79.71744
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic550 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Side Road over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Side Road over Abandoned Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does South Side Road over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is South Side Road over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns South Side Road over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.