US Bridges

East Elfinwild RD over Pine Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PI09 Pine Creek # 9 · Structure no. 000000000056126

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,862
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Elfinwild RD over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Elfinwild RD over 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 1,862 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Elfinwild RD
CrossesPine Creek
LocationPI09 Pine Creek # 9
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates40.54969, -79.95889
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,862 (2019)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2039
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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 East Elfinwild RD over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is East Elfinwild RD over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East Elfinwild RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,862 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Elfinwild RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns East Elfinwild RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.