US Bridges

SR 0981 over Barren Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · South Huntington Twp. · Structure no. 000000000041632

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,241
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0981 over Barren Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0981 over Barren Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,241 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,722 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0981
CrossesBarren Run
LocationSouth Huntington Twp.
RouteState Highway 981
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15336, -79.69754
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (2024)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 0981 over Barren Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0981 over Barren Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0981 over Barren Run carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0981 over Barren Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0981 over Barren Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.