US Bridges

Piney Fork RD over Piney Fork Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI NW of SR 3015 · Structure no. 000000000052644

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Fork RD over Piney Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Piney Fork RD over Piney Fork Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPiney Fork RD
CrossesPiney Fork Creek
Location3/4 MI NW of SR 3015
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.27836, -79.97724
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2024)
Projected traffic1,183 by 2034
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Piney Fork RD over Piney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piney Fork RD over Piney Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Piney Fork RD over Piney Fork Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Piney Fork RD over Piney Fork Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Piney Fork RD over Piney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).