L.Dr.Crk.Valley RD over Little Deer Creek
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · West Deer @ Orange Belt X · Structure no. 000000000001429
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,584
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
L.Dr.Crk.Valley RD over Little Deer Creek is a concrete frame carrying L.Dr.Crk.Valley RD over Little Deer Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4,584 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,884 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L.Dr.Crk.Valley RD over Little Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is L.Dr.Crk.Valley RD over Little Deer 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does L.Dr.Crk.Valley RD over Little Deer Creek carry?
About 4,584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is L.Dr.Crk.Valley RD over Little Deer Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns L.Dr.Crk.Valley RD over Little Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.