Plum Ave over Plum Creek
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Oakmont Verona Line · Structure no. 000000000001631
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,696
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plum Ave over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plum Ave over Plum Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 59 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 5 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 3,696 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,198 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 38 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plum Ave over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Plum Ave over Plum 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 Plum Ave over Plum Creek carry?
About 3,696 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Plum Ave over Plum Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Plum Ave over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.