US Bridges

T717 Donnelleville over Little Bull Creek

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Btw SR1035 & SR1037 · Structure no. 000000000049122

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T717 Donnelleville over Little Bull Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T717 Donnelleville over Little Bull Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT717 Donnelleville
CrossesLittle Bull Creek
LocationBtw SR1035 & SR1037
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.65485, -79.72706
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 T717 Donnelleville over Little Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T717 Donnelleville over Little Bull 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does T717 Donnelleville over Little Bull Creek carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is T717 Donnelleville over Little Bull Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T717 Donnelleville over Little Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.