US Bridges

Summit Dr. over Pine Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 93 E from Wexford Run RD · Structure no. 000000000049125

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Dr. over Pine Creek is a steel culvert carrying Summit Dr. over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSummit Dr.
CrossesPine Creek
Location93 E from Wexford Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 0/0
Coordinates40.62312, -80.07856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit Dr. over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Summit Dr. over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Summit Dr. over Pine Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Summit Dr. over Pine Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Summit Dr. over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.