Fern Hollow RD over Little Sewickley Creek
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · SL03 Little Sew Crk # 3 · Structure no. 000000000002674
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 728
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fern Hollow RD over Little Sewickley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fern Hollow RD over Little Sewickley Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 728 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fern Hollow RD over Little Sewickley Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fern Hollow RD over Little Sewickley 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Fern Hollow RD over Little Sewickley Creek carry?
About 728 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fern Hollow RD over Little Sewickley Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Fern Hollow RD over Little Sewickley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.