US Bridges

Homstead-Duq RD over Homeville Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · HV06 Homeville CR #6 · Structure no. 000000000040361

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,975
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homstead-Duq RD over Homeville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Homstead-Duq RD over Homeville Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4,975 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2026. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHomstead-Duq RD
CrossesHomeville Creek
LocationHV06 Homeville CR #6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38879, -79.89461
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,975 (2006)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2026
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homstead-Duq RD over Homeville Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homstead-Duq RD over Homeville 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 2024.

How much traffic does Homstead-Duq RD over Homeville Creek carry?

About 4,975 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Homstead-Duq RD over Homeville Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Homstead-Duq RD over Homeville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.