US Bridges

Dewey ST over Little Pine Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 430002 Dewey ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002587

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dewey ST over Little Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dewey ST over Little Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 44 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDewey ST
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location430002 Dewey ST Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.50331, -79.95451
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$389,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dewey ST over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Dewey ST over Little Pine Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dewey ST over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dewey ST over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dewey ST over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.