US Bridges

Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 450S.OF SR 1013 · Structure no. 000000000000495

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,339
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 100 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,339 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,224 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 0008 NB SB
CrossesPine Creek
Location450S.OF SR 1013
RouteState Highway 8
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51007, -79.94611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,339 (2024)
Projected traffic25,224 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$253,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek carry?

About 31,339 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.