Cavitt RD over Abers Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · AB04 Abers Creek No. 4 · Structure no. 000000000002632
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cavitt RD over Abers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cavitt RD over Abers Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cavitt RD over Abers Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cavitt 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 Cavitt RD over Abers Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cavitt RD over Abers Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Cavitt RD over Abers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.