US Bridges

Big Sewickley CR R over Big Sewickley Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ Intersection W/Sr 2003 · Structure no. 000000000001979

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,341
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Sewickley CR R over Big Sewickley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Sewickley CR R over Big Sewickley Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4,341 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,469 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBig Sewickley CR R
CrossesBig Sewickley Creek
Location@ Intersection W/Sr 2003
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.60758, -80.18055
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,341 (2023)
Projected traffic5,469 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Sewickley CR R over Big Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Big Sewickley CR R over Big Sewickley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Big Sewickley CR R over Big Sewickley Creek carry?

About 4,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Big Sewickley CR R over Big Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Big Sewickley CR R over Big Sewickley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.