US Bridges

Logans Ferry Rd. over Pucketa Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ Westmoreland Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000001627

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Logans Ferry Rd. over Pucketa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Logans Ferry Rd. over Pucketa Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 76 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,857 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,932 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLogans Ferry Rd.
CrossesPucketa Creek
Location@ Westmoreland Co.Line
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55025, -79.75819
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,857 (2023)
Projected traffic15,932 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Logans Ferry Rd. over Pucketa Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Logans Ferry Rd. over Pucketa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Logans Ferry Rd. over Pucketa Creek carry?

About 11,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Logans Ferry Rd. over Pucketa Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Logans Ferry Rd. over Pucketa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.