US Bridges

Library Road over Br. Piney Fork Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 200 North of SR 3004 · Structure no. 000000000054293

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Library Road over Br. Piney Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Library Road over Br. Piney Fork Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10,129 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,872 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLibrary Road
CrossesBr. Piney Fork Creek
Location200 North of SR 3004
RouteState Highway 88
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29167, -80.03333
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,129 (2023)
Projected traffic10,872 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Library Road over Br. Piney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Library Road over Br. 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Library Road over Br. Piney Fork Creek carry?

About 10,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Library Road over Br. Piney Fork Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Library Road over Br. Piney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.