US Bridges

Vilsack RD over S Branch Pine Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PS06 Pine CR So. Br. #6 · Structure no. 000000000057666

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,274
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vilsack RD over S Branch Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vilsack RD over S Branch Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 12,274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,274 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVilsack RD
CrossesS Branch Pine Creek
LocationPS06 Pine CR So. Br. #6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.53272, -79.97861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,274 (2021)
Projected traffic12,274 by 2041
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

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 Vilsack RD over S Branch Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vilsack RD over S Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Vilsack RD over S Branch Pine Creek carry?

About 12,274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vilsack RD over S Branch Pine Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vilsack RD over S Branch Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.