US Bridges

Presley RD over Chartiers Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ Inter.W/Thoms Run Rd. · Structure no. 000000000001749

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,806
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Presley RD over Chartiers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Presley RD over Chartiers 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 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 5,806 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,454 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPresley RD
CrossesChartiers Creek
Location@ Inter.W/Thoms Run Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.37449, -80.11484
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,806 (2024)
Projected traffic7,454 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$339,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Presley RD over Chartiers Creek built?

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

What condition is Presley RD over Chartiers 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 2024.

How much traffic does Presley RD over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 5,806 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Presley RD over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Presley RD over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.