Universal RD over Plum Creek Upper Branch
PoorPosted for loadAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · PU02 Plum Crk U Br No 2 · Structure no. 000000000002179
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,662
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Universal RD over Plum Creek Upper Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Universal RD over Plum Creek Upper Branch in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,662 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,110 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Universal RD over Plum Creek Upper Branch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Universal RD over Plum Creek Upper Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Universal RD over Plum Creek Upper Branch carry?
About 7,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Universal RD over Plum Creek Upper Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Universal RD over Plum Creek Upper Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.