US Bridges

Moyer Road over Mounts Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · South of RT982-T906 Junct · Structure no. 000000000017068

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moyer Road over Mounts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Moyer Road over Mounts Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,296 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoyer Road
CrossesMounts Creek
LocationSouth of RT982-T906 Junct
RouteCity Street 0T906
Coordinates40.05174, -79.56521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,296 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moyer Road over Mounts Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moyer Road over Mounts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Moyer Road over Mounts Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Moyer Road over Mounts Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moyer Road over Mounts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.