US Bridges

Old Butler Plnk RD over Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PI16 Pine Creek No. 16 · Structure no. 000000000002230

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,130
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Butler Plnk RD over Pine Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Butler Plnk RD over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, 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 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 4,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Butler Plnk RD
CrossesPine Creek
LocationPI16 Pine Creek No. 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53037, -79.96075
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,130 (2005)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2025
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

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$86,000
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.

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 August 2023.

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

About 4,130 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Butler Plnk RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Butler Plnk RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.