US Bridges

York Ave over Mounts Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 350 N. of SR 119 · Structure no. 000000000017156

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Ave over Mounts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying York Ave over Mounts Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2020. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYork Ave
CrossesMounts Creek
Location350 N. of SR 119
RouteCity Street 0YORK
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02546, -79.59436
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1992)
Projected traffic800 by 2020
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was York Ave over Mounts Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is York Ave over Mounts 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does York Ave over Mounts Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is York Ave over Mounts Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns York Ave over Mounts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.