US Bridges

Blazier DR over Pine Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 108001 over Pine Creek · Structure no. 000000000002151

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blazier DR over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blazier DR over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlazier DR
CrossesPine Creek
Location108001 over Pine Creek
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.58702, -80.02276
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$541,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blazier DR over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Blazier DR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Blazier DR over Pine Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blazier DR over Pine Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Blazier DR over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.