US Bridges

Private Access RD over Big Sewickley Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · SB04 Big Sewickleycr# 4 · Structure no. 000000000002324

Built
1885
140 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Access RD over Big Sewickley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Private Access RD over Big Sewickley Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 140 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPrivate Access RD
CrossesBig Sewickley Creek
LocationSB04 Big Sewickleycr# 4
Coordinates40.61759, -80.14096
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic10 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Private Access RD over Big Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Private Access RD over Big Sewickley 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 Private Access RD over Big Sewickley Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Private Access RD over Big Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Private Access RD over Big Sewickley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.