US Bridges

Pine Creek RD over Little Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mile FR Wetzel Rd. · Structure no. 000000000001947

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,754
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Creek RD over Little Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pine Creek RD over Little Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,754 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,494 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPine Creek RD
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location1/2 Mile FR Wetzel Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.50893, -79.96027
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,754 (2024)
Projected traffic2,494 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Creek RD over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Creek RD over Little Pine 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Creek RD over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 1,754 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pine Creek RD over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Creek RD over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.