Crystal DR over Big Pucketa Creek
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · PO06 Pucketa Creek No 6 · Structure no. 000000000002693
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crystal DR over Big Pucketa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crystal DR over Big Pucketa Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 109 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Crystal DR over Big Pucketa Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Crystal DR over Big Pucketa 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Crystal DR over Big Pucketa Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Crystal DR over Big Pucketa Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Crystal DR over Big Pucketa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.