US Bridges

Panther Hollow TR over Schenley Park Stream

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 90 Schenley Prk Hlw Trl 4 · Structure no. 000000000002444

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panther Hollow TR over Schenley Park Stream is a concrete arch - deck carrying Panther Hollow TR over Schenley Park Stream in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPanther Hollow TR
CrossesSchenley Park Stream
Location90 Schenley Prk Hlw Trl 4
Coordinates40.43401, -79.93565
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Panther Hollow TR over Schenley Park Stream built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panther Hollow TR over Schenley Park Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Panther Hollow TR over Schenley Park Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Panther Hollow TR over Schenley Park Stream?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Panther Hollow TR over Schenley Park Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.