Township Drive over Redstone Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Pennsylvania · Leith · Structure no. 000000000017134
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Drive over Redstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Drive over Redstone Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Drive over Redstone Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Drive over Redstone 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Township Drive over Redstone Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Township Drive over Redstone Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Township Drive over Redstone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.