East Main Street over Chartiers Creek
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mile SW Carnegie · Structure no. 000000000042057
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Main Street over Chartiers Creek is a concrete frame carrying East Main Street over Chartiers Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 91 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.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Main Street over Chartiers Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is East Main Street over Chartiers 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does East Main Street over Chartiers Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is East Main Street over Chartiers Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns East Main Street over Chartiers Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.