US Bridges

Kummer RD over Pine Creek North Branch

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PN06 Pine Creek N. BR.#6 · Structure no. 000000000002347

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kummer RD over Pine Creek North Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kummer RD over Pine Creek North Branch in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2022. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKummer RD
CrossesPine Creek North Branch
LocationPN06 Pine Creek N. BR.#6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61936, -80.02636
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2005)
Projected traffic406 by 2022
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kummer RD over Pine Creek North Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Kummer RD over Pine Creek North Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kummer RD over Pine Creek North Branch carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kummer RD over Pine Creek North Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Kummer RD over Pine Creek North Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.