US Bridges

Kennywood Blvd over Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Kennywood Park · Structure no. 000000000001278

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
579 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,977
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennywood Blvd over Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Kennywood Blvd over Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 74 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 17,977 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,219 by 2032. The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKennywood Blvd
CrossesCreek
LocationKennywood Park
RouteState Highway 837
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38462, -79.86159
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length579 ft (176.5 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,977 (2023)
Projected traffic23,219 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennywood Blvd over Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Kennywood Blvd over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kennywood Blvd over Creek carry?

About 17,977 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kennywood Blvd over Creek?

The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Kennywood Blvd over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.