Mckelvey Road over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Oak Grove/Waterford · Structure no. 000000000036929
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mckelvey Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckelvey Road over Mill Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 115 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mckelvey Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Mckelvey Road over Mill 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Mckelvey Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Mckelvey Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Mckelvey Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.