SR 0981
Carrying SR 0981 over REPKO RUN
NEW ALEXANDRIA BOROUGH, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 0981
The SR 0981 bridge in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania carries SR 0981 over REPKO RUN. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,389 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 0981 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1947
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,389 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000036318
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
SR 0981 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SR 0981 against other structures in Westmoreland and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR 0981?
SR 0981 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 0981 inspected?
SR 0981's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,389 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 0981 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 0981?
SR 0981 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 0981?
SR 0981 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 0981 and does age affect safety?
SR 0981 was built in 1947, making it 79 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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