US Bridges

Leechburg RD over Plum Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 100W.OF Unity-Trestle RD · Structure no. 000000000001646

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,369
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leechburg RD over Plum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Leechburg RD over Plum Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,369 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,614 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLeechburg RD
CrossesPlum Creek
Location100W.OF Unity-Trestle RD
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.49173, -79.78527
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,369 (2024)
Projected traffic4,614 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leechburg RD over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leechburg RD 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 Leechburg RD over Plum Creek carry?

About 4,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Leechburg RD over Plum Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Leechburg RD over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.