US Bridges

Laurelville RD over Jacobs Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Mt. Pleasant & Bullskin T · Structure no. 000000000053447

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,967
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurelville RD over Jacobs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurelville RD over Jacobs Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,967 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,495 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLaurelville RD
CrossesJacobs Creek
LocationMt. Pleasant & Bullskin T
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates40.14304, -79.4862
Functional classRural 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,967 (2024)
Projected traffic8,495 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurelville RD over Jacobs Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurelville RD over Jacobs 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Laurelville RD over Jacobs Creek carry?

About 8,967 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Laurelville RD over Jacobs Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Laurelville RD over Jacobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).