US Bridges

Brownsvill-Libr RD over Piney Fork Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PF06 Piney Fork No. 6 · Structure no. 000000000002365

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,338
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsvill-Libr RD over Piney Fork Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Brownsvill-Libr RD over Piney Fork Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 111 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 8,338 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,673 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownsvill-Libr RD
CrossesPiney Fork Creek
LocationPF06 Piney Fork No. 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28836, -80.00508
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,338 (2004)
Projected traffic10,673 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownsvill-Libr RD over Piney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Brownsvill-Libr RD over Piney Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Brownsvill-Libr RD over Piney Fork Creek carry?

About 8,338 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Brownsvill-Libr RD over Piney Fork Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Brownsvill-Libr RD over Piney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.