US Bridges

SR 28 NB over Kittanning Pike Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 Mi.West of High.Park · Structure no. 000000000000605

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
522 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,269
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 NB over Kittanning Pike Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 28 NB over Kittanning Pike Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41,269 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,741 by 2032. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28 NB
CrossesKittanning Pike Creek
Location3/4 Mi.West of High.Park
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49736, -79.92508
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,269 (2024)
Projected traffic25,741 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$969,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 28 NB over Kittanning Pike Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 28 NB over Kittanning Pike Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 NB over Kittanning Pike Creek carry?

About 41,269 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 NB over Kittanning Pike Creek?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 NB over Kittanning Pike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.