Mahaffey Hill RD over Norfolk Southern
FairWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 350 W of 993 in Cavettsv · Structure no. 000000000036870
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mahaffey Hill RD over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mahaffey Hill RD over Norfolk Southern in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mahaffey Hill RD over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mahaffey Hill RD over Norfolk Southern 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Mahaffey Hill RD over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mahaffey Hill RD over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mahaffey Hill RD over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.