US Bridges

Snowden Rd. over Peters Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ Inter. With SR 3014 · Structure no. 000000000001719

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snowden Rd. over Peters Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Snowden Rd. over Peters Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 105 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSnowden Rd.
CrossesPeters Creek
Location@ Inter. With SR 3014
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.27242, -79.96536
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snowden Rd. over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Snowden Rd. over Peters 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 2023.

How much traffic does Snowden Rd. over Peters Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Snowden Rd. over Peters Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Snowden Rd. over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.