Pink House RD over Little Sewickley CR SB
PoorClosed to trafficAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · SS01 Nr Fern Hollow RD · Structure no. 000000000002671
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pink House RD over Little Sewickley CR SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pink House RD over Little Sewickley CR SB in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 105 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pink House RD over Little Sewickley CR SB built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Pink House RD over Little Sewickley CR SB 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pink House RD over Little Sewickley CR SB carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pink House RD over Little Sewickley CR SB?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Pink House RD over Little Sewickley CR SB?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.