Moyer Road over Mounts Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Pennsylvania · South of RT982-T906 Junct · Structure no. 000000000017070
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 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 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Moyer Road over Mounts Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Moyer Road over Mounts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.