Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek
FairCambria County, Pennsylvania · Patton Magee Avenue · Structure no. 000000000008801
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Magee Avenue over Little Chest Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.