US Bridges

Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 200 North of SR 2058 · Structure no. 000000000000948

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,468 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Creek Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location200 North of SR 2058
RouteState Highway 130
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47619, -79.84838
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,750 (2024)
Projected traffic16,468 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Creek Road over Sandy 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 14,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.