US Bridges

Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 150N.SPENCER Lane · Structure no. 000000000000498

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,269
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 92 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 22,269 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,698 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 0008 NB SB
CrossesPine Creek
Location150N.SPENCER Lane
RouteState Highway 8
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53024, -79.95372
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,269 (2024)
Projected traffic22,698 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

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 22,269 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.