US Bridges

T732 Moore Avenue over Tributary of Brush Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 60 South of SR 130 · Structure no. 000000000036921

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T732 Moore Avenue over Tributary of Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T732 Moore Avenue over Tributary of Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT732 Moore Avenue
CrossesTributary of Brush Creek
Location60 South of SR 130
RouteCity Street 0T732
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32797, -79.59219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2022)
Projected traffic222 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T732 Moore Avenue over Tributary of Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is T732 Moore Avenue over Tributary of Brush Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does T732 Moore Avenue over Tributary of Brush Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T732 Moore Avenue over Tributary of Brush Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T732 Moore Avenue over Tributary of Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.