Thompson RD over Bull Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · BF08 Bull Creek No. 8 · Structure no. 000000000002259
- Built
- 1894
- 131 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson RD over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thompson RD over Bull Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 131 years old, older 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 4 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompson RD over Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Thompson RD over Bull Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Thompson RD over Bull Creek carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Thompson RD over Bull Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson RD over Bull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.