US Bridges

Old Abers Creek RD over Pierson Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 200 S Old Frankstown Rd. · Structure no. 000000000049126

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Abers Creek RD over Pierson Run is a steel culvert carrying Old Abers Creek RD over Pierson Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Abers Creek RD
CrossesPierson Run
Location200 S Old Frankstown Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44543, -79.71447
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Abers Creek RD over Pierson Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Abers Creek RD over Pierson Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Abers Creek RD over Pierson Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Abers Creek RD over Pierson Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Old Abers Creek RD over Pierson Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.