US Bridges

Verona RD over Sandy Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ Inter. W/ SR 0130 · Structure no. 000000000001590

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,461
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verona RD over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Verona RD over Sandy Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,461 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,646 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVerona RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location@ Inter. W/ SR 0130
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47544, -79.84866
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,461 (2024)
Projected traffic12,646 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Verona RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verona RD over Sandy 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 Verona RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 6,461 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Verona RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Verona RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.