US Bridges

Tippecanoe Road over Redstone Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Frank-Red Twp by SR 4028 · Structure no. 000000000017121

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tippecanoe Road over Redstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tippecanoe Road over Redstone Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTippecanoe Road
CrossesRedstone Creek
LocationFrank-Red Twp by SR 4028
RouteCity Street 0T932
Coordinates40.01561, -79.79967
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tippecanoe Road over Redstone Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tippecanoe Road over Redstone 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Tippecanoe Road over Redstone Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tippecanoe Road over Redstone Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tippecanoe Road over Redstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.