Penn Street over Redstone Creek
FairFayette County, Pennsylvania · 300 East of Gallatin Ave · Structure no. 000000000017161
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn Street over Redstone Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Penn Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2023. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Penn Street over Redstone Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penn Street over Redstone 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 2024.
How much traffic does Penn Street over Redstone Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Penn Street over Redstone Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Penn Street over Redstone Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.