US Bridges

SR 2045 over Loyalhanna Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 0.12 MI S from SR 0030 · Structure no. 000000000047185

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2045 over Loyalhanna Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2045 over Loyalhanna Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2045
CrossesLoyalhanna Creek
Location0.12 MI S from SR 0030
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.265, -79.26333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic168 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2045 over Loyalhanna Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2045 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2045 over Loyalhanna Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2045 over Loyalhanna Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2045 over Loyalhanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.