Abers Creek RD over Abers Creek
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · AB03 Abers Creek No. 3 · Structure no. 000000000002631
- Built
- 1893
- 132 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Abers Creek RD over Abers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Abers Creek RD over Abers Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 132 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Abers Creek RD over Abers Creek built?
It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Abers Creek RD over Abers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Abers Creek RD over Abers Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Abers Creek RD over Abers Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Abers Creek RD over Abers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.