US Bridges

Mcknight RD over Pine Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi. N.W. of SR 4070 · Structure no. 000000000001915

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,173
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcknight RD over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcknight RD over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 72 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 22,173 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,242 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMcknight RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location1/2 Mi. N.W. of SR 4070
RouteU.S. Route 19T
Coordinates40.58956, -80.04637
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,173 (2024)
Projected traffic24,242 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcknight RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Mcknight RD over Pine 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mcknight RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 22,173 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcknight RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Mcknight RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.