US Bridges

Old-Butler-Plnk RD over Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PI15 Pine Creek No. 15 · Structure no. 000000000002227

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,660
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old-Butler-Plnk RD over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old-Butler-Plnk RD over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 110 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,126 by 2023. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld-Butler-Plnk RD
CrossesPine Creek
LocationPI15 Pine Creek No. 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.52948, -79.95481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2006)
Projected traffic5,126 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old-Butler-Plnk RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Old-Butler-Plnk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old-Butler-Plnk RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old-Butler-Plnk RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old-Butler-Plnk RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.