US Bridges

Allegheny River Bl over Sandy Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 300 Northeast of SR 0130 · Structure no. 000000000001612

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allegheny River Bl over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Allegheny River Bl over Sandy Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,928 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAllegheny River Bl
CrossesSandy Creek
Location300 Northeast of SR 0130
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.48564, -79.85603
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2024)
Projected traffic15,928 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allegheny River Bl over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allegheny River Bl 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 Allegheny River Bl over Sandy Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Allegheny River Bl over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Allegheny River Bl over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.