Buena Vista RD over Wildcat Run
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · At Wildcat Road · Structure no. 000000000001521
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,985
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buena Vista RD over Wildcat Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Buena Vista RD over Wildcat Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,522 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buena Vista RD over Wildcat Run built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buena Vista RD over Wildcat Run 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 Buena Vista RD over Wildcat Run carry?
About 1,985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Buena Vista RD over Wildcat Run?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Buena Vista RD over Wildcat Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.