Ladysmith Road over Little Sewickley Creek
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 1000 S of SR 0136 · Structure no. 000000000036908
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ladysmith Road over Little Sewickley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ladysmith Road over Little Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 102 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ladysmith Road over Little Sewickley Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Ladysmith Road over Little Sewickley 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ladysmith Road over Little Sewickley Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ladysmith Road over Little Sewickley Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Ladysmith Road over Little Sewickley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.