Rocky Mountain RD over Little Sewickley Creek
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft S of SR 0136 · Structure no. 000000000036918
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rocky Mountain RD over Little Sewickley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Mountain RD over Little Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 850 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 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 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 | 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 | 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 Rocky Mountain RD over Little Sewickley Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rocky Mountain RD 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 Rocky Mountain RD over Little Sewickley Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Rocky Mountain RD over Little Sewickley Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Rocky Mountain RD over Little Sewickley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.