US Bridges

Vanadium RD over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · CC17 Chartiers Crk # 17 · Structure no. 000000000002114

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,615
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanadium RD over Chartiers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vanadium RD over Chartiers Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 41 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 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 9,615 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,740 by 2028. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVanadium RD
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationCC17 Chartiers Crk # 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3713, -80.0967
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,615 (2006)
Projected traffic16,740 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$302,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vanadium RD over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Vanadium RD over Chartiers 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 Vanadium RD over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 9,615 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vanadium RD over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Vanadium RD over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.