US Bridges

Boyce RD over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. East of SR 3005 · Structure no. 000000000001702

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,955
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyce RD over Chartiers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boyce RD over Chartiers Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 10,955 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,507 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBoyce RD
CrossesChartiers Creek
Location1/4 Mi. East of SR 3005
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.31885, -80.11584
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,955 (2024)
Projected traffic14,507 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Boyce RD over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyce RD 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 Boyce RD over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 10,955 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Boyce RD over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Boyce RD over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.