Booker ST over Pucketa Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · PO05 Pucketa Creek # 5 · Structure no. 000000000002692
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 366
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Booker ST over Pucketa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Booker ST over Pucketa Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Booker ST over Pucketa Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Booker ST over Pucketa 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Booker ST over Pucketa Creek carry?
About 366 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Booker ST over Pucketa Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Booker ST over Pucketa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.