US Bridges

Hammond ST over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · CC16 Chartiers Crk # 16 · Structure no. 000000000002566

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,127
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammond ST over Chartiers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hammond ST over Chartiers Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3,127 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,444 by 2022. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHammond ST
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationCC16 Chartiers Crk # 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40041, -80.09688
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,127 (2005)
Projected traffic5,444 by 2022
Trucks6%
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

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$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hammond ST over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Hammond ST over Chartiers 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hammond ST over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 3,127 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hammond ST over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hammond ST over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.