US Bridges

Mansfield Blvd over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · O/Chartiers CR SR 3048 · Structure no. 000000000001784

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,387
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mansfield Blvd over Chartiers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mansfield Blvd over Chartiers Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 58 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 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 7,387 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,462 by 2032. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMansfield Blvd
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationO/Chartiers CR SR 3048
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40775, -80.08829
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,387 (2024)
Projected traffic16,462 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$583,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mansfield Blvd over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Mansfield Blvd 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Mansfield Blvd over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 7,387 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mansfield Blvd over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Mansfield Blvd over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.