US Bridges

Frankstown RD over Abers Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 300 East of SR 0286 · Structure no. 000000000001609

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,845
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankstown RD over Abers Creek is a steel culvert carrying Frankstown RD over Abers 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 5,845 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,325 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFrankstown RD
CrossesAbers Creek
Location300 East of SR 0286
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.4458, -79.71251
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,845 (2024)
Projected traffic8,325 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frankstown RD over Abers Creek built?

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

What condition is Frankstown RD over Abers 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Frankstown RD over Abers Creek carry?

About 5,845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Frankstown RD over Abers Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Frankstown RD over Abers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.