US Bridges

Pine Creek Road over Pine Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 100FT W of US 19 · Structure no. 000000000002024

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,308
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Creek Road over Pine Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pine Creek Road over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 104 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 7,308 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,464 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPine Creek Road
CrossesPine Creek
Location100FT W of US 19
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.5868, -80.04573
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,308 (2024)
Projected traffic9,464 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$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Creek Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Pine Creek Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Creek Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 7,308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pine Creek Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Creek Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.