US Bridges

Bakerstown RD over Little Bull Creek

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ INTER.W/TWP.RD.701 · Structure no. 000000000001459

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,323
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bakerstown RD over Little Bull Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Bakerstown RD over Little Bull Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3,323 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,115 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBakerstown RD
CrossesLittle Bull Creek
Location@ INTER.W/TWP.RD.701
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66699, -79.73516
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,323 (2024)
Projected traffic3,115 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bakerstown RD over Little Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bakerstown RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bakerstown RD over Little Bull Creek carry?

About 3,323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bakerstown RD over Little Bull Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Bakerstown RD over Little Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.