Allegheny River Bl over Plum Creek
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 500 South of SR 2080 · Structure no. 000000000001615
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allegheny River Bl over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allegheny River Bl over Plum Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,932 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Allegheny River Bl over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Allegheny River Bl over Plum Creek 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 Allegheny River Bl over Plum Creek carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Allegheny River Bl over Plum Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Allegheny River Bl over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.