Westmoreland County Bridge Report Card
Westmoreland County scores 52 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County has 618 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 97 rated poor and 38 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 15.7% is above the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 184,587 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Westmoreland County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 52/100 (F). The county has 618 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 97 in poor condition and 38 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 184,587 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 15.7% | 31.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.5% of measured traffic | 3.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 6.1% | 12.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 4,062,326 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 15.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 6.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 184,587 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Westmoreland County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Drive over Haymaker Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,000 | 1988 |
| Walnut Street over Trib To Bushy Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1989 |
| Possum Hollow Road over Trib Of L Sewickley Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 833 | 1930 |
| SR 3016 over Little Sewickley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 718 | 1926 |
| Rocky Mountain RD over Little Sewickley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 550 | 1920 |
| Ladysmith Road over Little Sewickley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1923 |
| Woodland Drive 734 over Pine Run Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1980 |
| SR 0381 over Loyalhanna Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 238 | 1929 |
| SR 2037 over Branch Of Fourmile Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 204 | 1924 |
| T-880 Donegal Lake over Four Mile Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1920 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.