US Bridges

Lash RD TR 471 over Little Sewickley Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI SW of SR 3018 · Structure no. 000000000036909

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lash RD TR 471 over Little Sewickley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lash RD TR 471 over Little Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLash RD TR 471
CrossesLittle Sewickley Creek
Location0.4 MI SW of SR 3018
RouteCity Street 0T471
Coordinates40.26427, -79.69209
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lash RD TR 471 over Little Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lash RD TR 471 over Little Sewickley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Lash RD TR 471 over Little Sewickley Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lash RD TR 471 over Little Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Lash RD TR 471 over Little Sewickley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.