Northgate DR over Brush Creek
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 212002 Brush Creek Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002323
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1945
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Other
- Other
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northgate DR over Brush Creek is a other other carrying Northgate DR over Brush Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 96 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.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northgate DR over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.
What condition is Northgate DR over Brush 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Northgate DR over Brush Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Northgate DR over Brush Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Northgate DR over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.