US Bridges

Sutter RD over Little Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 250E.OF Thompson Run Rd. · Structure no. 000000000001952

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,117
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutter RD over Little Pine Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sutter RD over Little Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3,117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,165 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSutter RD
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location250E.OF Thompson Run Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54339, -79.99275
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,117 (2024)
Projected traffic5,165 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sutter RD over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sutter 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 Sutter RD over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 3,117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sutter RD over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sutter RD over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.