US Bridges

Saxonburg Bl over Little Pine Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · .2 Mi. N./Ohara Twp. Line · Structure no. 000000000001407

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,316
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saxonburg Bl over Little Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saxonburg Bl over Little Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 86 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 3,316 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,521 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSaxonburg Bl
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location.2 Mi. N./Ohara Twp. Line
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.53777, -79.91987
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,316 (2024)
Projected traffic11,521 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saxonburg Bl over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Saxonburg Bl over Little Pine 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Saxonburg Bl over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 3,316 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Saxonburg Bl over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Saxonburg Bl over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.