US Bridges

Wetzel Road over Little Pine Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 250W.OF SR 4006 · Structure no. 000000000056071

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,164
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wetzel Road over Little Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wetzel Road over Little Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,164 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,958 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWetzel Road
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location250W.OF SR 4006
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.52278, -79.97028
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,164 (2024)
Projected traffic5,958 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wetzel Road over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wetzel Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wetzel Road over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 5,164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wetzel Road over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wetzel Road over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.