US Bridges

Walter RD over Pine Creek North Branch

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PN03 Pine Creek N Br #3 · Structure no. 000000000002163

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,227
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walter RD over Pine Creek North Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Walter RD over Pine Creek North Branch in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 86 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,227 by 2024. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWalter RD
CrossesPine Creek North Branch
LocationPN03 Pine Creek N Br #3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.60856, -80.01597
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2005)
Projected traffic2,227 by 2024
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walter RD over Pine Creek North Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Walter RD over Pine Creek North Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Walter RD over Pine Creek North Branch carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walter RD over Pine Creek North Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Walter RD over Pine Creek North Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.