US Bridges

Gill Hall RD over Peters Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.Northwest SR 2028 · Structure no. 000000000001723

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,168
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gill Hall RD over Peters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gill Hall RD over Peters Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,822 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGill Hall RD
CrossesPeters Creek
Location.5 Mi.Northwest SR 2028
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.28003, -79.95408
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,168 (2024)
Projected traffic4,822 by 2032
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$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gill Hall RD over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Gill Hall RD over Peters Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Gill Hall RD over Peters Creek carry?

About 3,168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gill Hall RD over Peters Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gill Hall RD over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.