US Bridges

Meinert RD over Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 108005 over Pine Creek · Structure no. 000000000002155

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meinert RD over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Meinert RD over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMeinert RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location108005 over Pine Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59412, -80.06161
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meinert RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meinert RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Meinert RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meinert RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Meinert RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.