US Bridges

Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek near Flood Ch

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near Int With Saxonburg B · Structure no. 000000000000496

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
67 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 near Flood Ch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek near Flood Ch 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 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRt 0008 NB SB
CrossesPine Creek near Flood Ch
LocationNear Int With Saxonburg B
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates40.51121, -79.9469
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek near Flood Ch 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 near Flood Ch 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 near Flood Ch 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 near Flood Ch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek near Flood Ch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.