US Bridges

N-Park Ice Rink RD over Pine Creek North Fork

PoorPosted for load

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PN09 Pine Creek N Fk #9 · Structure no. 000000000002345

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-Park Ice Rink RD over Pine Creek North Fork is a concrete slab carrying N-Park Ice Rink RD over Pine Creek North Fork in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2023. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesN-Park Ice Rink RD
CrossesPine Creek North Fork
LocationPN09 Pine Creek N Fk #9
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.61606, -80.02409
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2006)
Projected traffic192 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N-Park Ice Rink RD over Pine Creek North Fork built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N-Park Ice Rink RD over Pine Creek North Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does N-Park Ice Rink RD over Pine Creek North Fork carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N-Park Ice Rink RD over Pine Creek North Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N-Park Ice Rink RD over Pine Creek North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.