Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek
GoodCambria County, Pennsylvania · Patton Magee Ave BR.NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000008800
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 513
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 79 years old, older 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Magee Avenue over Little Chest 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 Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek carry?
About 513 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.