US Bridges

SR 0982 over Loyalhanna Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · N of Youngstown · Structure no. 000000000045647

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0982 over Loyalhanna Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0982 over Loyalhanna Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 11,310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,096 by 2032. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0982
CrossesLoyalhanna Creek
LocationN of Youngstown
RouteState Highway 982
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29196, -79.37149
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,310 (2024)
Projected traffic4,096 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Loyalhanna Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0982 over Loyalhanna Creek 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 Loyalhanna Creek carry?

About 11,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0982 over Loyalhanna Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0982 over Loyalhanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.