Saltsburg RD over Plum Creek
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 50 E. of Pierson Run Rd. · Structure no. 000000000001232
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,708
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saltsburg RD over Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Saltsburg RD over Plum Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,708 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,179 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saltsburg RD over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saltsburg RD over Plum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Saltsburg RD over Plum Creek carry?
About 7,708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Saltsburg RD over Plum Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Saltsburg RD over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.