US Bridges

Mayview Road over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI N of Boyce RD · Structure no. 000000000001700

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,041
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayview Road over Chartiers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mayview Road over Chartiers Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4,041 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,266 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMayview Road
CrossesChartiers Creek
Location1.2 MI N of Boyce RD
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33155, -80.11346
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,041 (2023)
Projected traffic4,266 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mayview Road over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayview Road over Chartiers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mayview Road over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 4,041 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mayview Road over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mayview Road over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.