US Bridges

Pleasantville Road over Little Bull Creek

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. S.W. of SR 1032 · Structure no. 000000000001448

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,033
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasantville Road over Little Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pleasantville Road over Little Bull Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,131 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPleasantville Road
CrossesLittle Bull Creek
Location1/4 Mi. S.W. of SR 1032
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.62893, -79.73398
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,033 (2024)
Projected traffic1,131 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasantville Road over Little Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasantville Road over Little Bull 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 Pleasantville Road over Little Bull Creek carry?

About 1,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pleasantville Road over Little Bull Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m).

Who owns Pleasantville Road over Little Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.