US Bridges

N. Gallatin Ave over Redstone Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 200 North of Penn ST · Structure no. 000000000017160

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,880
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Gallatin Ave over Redstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Gallatin Ave over Redstone Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3 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 11,880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,880 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Gallatin Ave
CrossesRedstone Creek
Location200 North of Penn ST
RouteCity Street 0G0L
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90296, -79.72402
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,880 (2013)
Projected traffic11,880 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Gallatin Ave over Redstone Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Gallatin Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N. Gallatin Ave over Redstone Creek carry?

About 11,880 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N. Gallatin Ave over Redstone Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns N. Gallatin Ave over Redstone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.