US Bridges

Sample RD over Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 150N.OF B&o R.R. · Structure no. 000000000001967

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sample RD over Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sample RD over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 64 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 10,717 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,453 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSample RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location150N.OF B&o R.R.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57827, -79.96948
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,717 (2024)
Projected traffic9,453 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$321,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sample RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Sample RD over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sample RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 10,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sample RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sample RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.