US Bridges

Mount Royal Blvd over Branch of Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 100 N of Elfinwild RD · Structure no. 000000000001955

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,935
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Royal Blvd over Branch of Pine Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Mount Royal Blvd over Branch of Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 105 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 7,935 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMount Royal Blvd
CrossesBranch of Pine Creek
Location100 N of Elfinwild RD
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.55412, -79.97121
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,935 (2024)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2032
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mount Royal Blvd over Branch of Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Mount Royal Blvd over Branch of 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mount Royal Blvd over Branch of Pine Creek carry?

About 7,935 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mount Royal Blvd over Branch of Pine Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Royal Blvd over Branch of Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.