US Bridges

Crescent Street over Pine Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 150 S.E. of SR 4017 · Structure no. 000000000001954

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,002
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crescent Street over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crescent Street over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 7,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,197 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCrescent Street
CrossesPine Creek
Location150 S.E. of SR 4017
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.5033, -79.94842
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,002 (2024)
Projected traffic16,197 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crescent Street over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crescent Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Crescent Street over Pine Creek carry?

About 7,002 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crescent Street over Pine Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Crescent Street over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.