US Bridges

Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 600SOUTH of Duncan Ave. · Structure no. 000000000000501

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,741
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 66 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 6 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 20,741 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,831 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 61 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
Location600SOUTH of Duncan Ave.
RouteState Highway 8
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55734, -79.95879
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,741 (2024)
Projected traffic22,831 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 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 20,741 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 0008 NB SB over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.