US Bridges

Kings School RD over Piney Fork North Branch

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PY02 N Br Piney Fork #2 · Structure no. 000000000002537

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,968
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings School RD over Piney Fork North Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kings School RD over Piney Fork North Branch in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,968 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,968 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKings School RD
CrossesPiney Fork North Branch
LocationPY02 N Br Piney Fork #2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.30798, -80.03322
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,968 (2005)
Projected traffic2,968 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 Kings School RD over Piney Fork North Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings School RD over Piney Fork North Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Kings School RD over Piney Fork North Branch carry?

About 2,968 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kings School RD over Piney Fork North Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kings School RD over Piney Fork North Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.