US Bridges

Bull Creek RD over Bull Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 2800 North Twp. Rd. 772 · Structure no. 000000000001472

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,709
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Creek RD over Bull Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Bull Creek RD over Bull Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 5 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 1,709 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,532 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Creek RD
CrossesBull Creek
Location2800 North Twp. Rd. 772
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63052, -79.76346
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,709 (2024)
Projected traffic4,532 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Creek RD over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Creek RD over Bull 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 March 2024.

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

About 1,709 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bull Creek RD over Bull Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Creek RD over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.