US Bridges

Kummer RD over Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PI08 Pine Creek #8 N Pk · Structure no. 000000000002160

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kummer RD over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kummer RD over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 89 years old, older 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2026. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKummer RD
CrossesPine Creek
LocationPI08 Pine Creek #8 N Pk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.59243, -80.01458
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2006)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kummer RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Kummer 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kummer RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kummer RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns Kummer RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.