US Bridges

Golden Mile Hy over Abers Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 85N.OF Inter.W/Sr 2075 · Structure no. 000000000001103

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,769
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Mile Hy over Abers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Golden Mile Hy over Abers 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 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 13,769 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,498 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Mile Hy
CrossesAbers Creek
Location85N.OF Inter.W/Sr 2075
RouteState Highway 286
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45291, -79.71247
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,769 (2024)
Projected traffic19,498 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golden Mile Hy over Abers Creek built?

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

What condition is Golden Mile Hy over Abers 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Golden Mile Hy over Abers Creek carry?

About 13,769 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Golden Mile Hy over Abers Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Mile Hy over Abers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.