US Bridges

Pine Creek Road over Little Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · At Penview St. · Structure no. 000000000001949

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,754
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Creek Road over Little Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pine Creek Road over Little Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPine Creek Road
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
LocationAt Penview St.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.51158, -79.96134
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 closed3.7 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$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Creek Road over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Creek Road 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 Road over Little Pine Creek carry?

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

How long is Pine Creek Road over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Creek Road over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.