US Bridges

Ohio River Bl over Little Sewickley Crk

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 100 S.E. of SR 4032 · Structure no. 000000000000849

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,496
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio River Bl over Little Sewickley Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Ohio River Bl over Little Sewickley Crk in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 20,496 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,895 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOhio River Bl
CrossesLittle Sewickley Crk
Location100 S.E. of SR 4032
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates40.5575, -80.20448
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,496 (2024)
Projected traffic24,895 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ohio River Bl over Little Sewickley Crk built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio River Bl over Little Sewickley Crk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ohio River Bl over Little Sewickley Crk carry?

About 20,496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ohio River Bl over Little Sewickley Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Ohio River Bl over Little Sewickley Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.