Possum Hollow Road over Trib of L Sewickley Crk
PoorWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI NE of SR3077 · Structure no. 000000000036916
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 833
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Possum Hollow Road over Trib of L Sewickley Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Possum Hollow Road over Trib of L Sewickley Crk in Westmoreland 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 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 833 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,143 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Possum Hollow Road over Trib of L Sewickley Crk built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Possum Hollow Road over Trib of L Sewickley Crk 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 Possum Hollow Road over Trib of L Sewickley Crk carry?
About 833 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Possum Hollow Road over Trib of L Sewickley Crk?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Possum Hollow Road over Trib of L Sewickley Crk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.