US Bridges

Saxonburg Blvd over Little Pine Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. N.E. of SR 0008 · Structure no. 000000000053269

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,316
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saxonburg Blvd over Little Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Saxonburg Blvd over Little Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,316 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,680 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSaxonburg Blvd
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location1 Mi. N.E. of SR 0008
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.52306, -79.93592
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,316 (2024)
Projected traffic9,680 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Saxonburg Blvd over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saxonburg Blvd over Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Saxonburg Blvd over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 3,316 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Saxonburg Blvd over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Saxonburg Blvd over Little Pine Creek?

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