United Road over Sewickley Creek
FairWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI West of SR 981 · Structure no. 000000000036946
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
United Road over Sewickley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying United Road over Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was United Road over Sewickley Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is United Road over Sewickley 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does United Road over Sewickley Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is United Road over Sewickley Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns United Road over Sewickley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.