US Bridges

Wildwood Road over Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1679E.OF INTER.W/02328 · Structure no. 000000000002016

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,925
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood Road over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wildwood Road over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5 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 14,925 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,547 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWildwood Road
CrossesPine Creek
Location1679E.OF INTER.W/02328
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59472, -79.99106
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,925 (2024)
Projected traffic15,547 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildwood Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wildwood Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 14,925 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.