US Bridges

Duncan Avenue over Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PI0202 Pine Creek #2 · Structure no. 000000000040968

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan Avenue over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duncan Avenue over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2021. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDuncan Avenue
CrossesPine Creek
LocationPI0202 Pine Creek #2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.56002, -79.96478
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2004)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2021
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Duncan Avenue over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan Avenue over Pine 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Duncan Avenue over Pine Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Duncan Avenue over Pine Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan Avenue over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.