Carey School Road over Mill Creek
FairWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · W. Vincent St. - Ligonier · Structure no. 000000000036932
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carey School Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carey School Road over Mill Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carey School Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carey School Road over Mill 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Carey School Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Carey School Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Carey School Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.