US Bridges

Gibsonia RD over West Branch Deer Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 150 East of SR 0008 · Structure no. 000000000001333

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibsonia RD over West Branch Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gibsonia RD over West Branch Deer Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,010 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,425 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGibsonia RD
CrossesWest Branch Deer Creek
Location150 East of SR 0008
RouteState Highway 910
Coordinates40.63425, -79.93924
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,010 (2024)
Projected traffic11,425 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$71,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gibsonia RD over West Branch Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Gibsonia RD over West Branch Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Gibsonia RD over West Branch Deer Creek carry?

About 10,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gibsonia RD over West Branch Deer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gibsonia RD over West Branch Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.