US Bridges

Freeport RD over Deer Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 300S. Intersect W/Tr 910 · Structure no. 000000000001367

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,605
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeport RD over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeport RD over Deer Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 55 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 27,605 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,783 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFreeport RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location300S. Intersect W/Tr 910
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.53652, -79.84056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,605 (2024)
Projected traffic28,783 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Freeport RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Freeport RD over Deer 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Freeport RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 27,605 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Freeport RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Freeport RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.