US Bridges

SR 0982 over Welty Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Weltytown · Structure no. 000000000045477

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0982 over Welty Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0982 over Welty Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,922 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,477 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 0982
CrossesWelty Run
LocationWeltytown
RouteState Highway 982
Coordinates40.20725, -79.44697
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,922 (2024)
Projected traffic2,477 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 0982 over Welty Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0982 over Welty 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 0982 over Welty Run carry?

About 1,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0982 over Welty Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 0982 over Welty Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.